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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.32, 590.12 and 322

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.32, 590.12 and 322 is: 481.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.32 : 590.12 = 322 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.32/590.12 = 322/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.32x = 590.12 × 322
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.32x = 190,018.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,018.64/394.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.89

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