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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.54, 592.99 and 326.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.54, 592.99 and 326.50 is: 490.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.54 : 592.99 = 326.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.54/592.99 = 326.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.54x = 592.99 × 326.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.54x = 193,608.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,608.94/394.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.72

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