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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.56, 590.67 and 328.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.56, 590.67 and 328.95 is: 492.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.56 : 590.67 = 328.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.56/590.67 = 328.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.56x = 590.67 × 328.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.56x = 194,300.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,300.90/394.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.45

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