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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.42, 590.76 and 325.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.42, 590.76 and 325.16 is: 487.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.42 : 590.76 = 325.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.42/590.76 = 325.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.42x = 590.76 × 325.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.42x = 192,092.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,092.50/394.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.03

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