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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.42, 589.98 and 329.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.42, 589.98 and 329.44 is: 492.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.42 : 589.98 = 329.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.42/589.98 = 329.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.42x = 589.98 × 329.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.42x = 194,363.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,363.01/394.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.78

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