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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.88, 593.58 and 326.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.88, 593.58 and 326.84 is: 491.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.88 : 593.58 = 326.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.88/593.58 = 326.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.88x = 593.58 × 326.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.88x = 194,005.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,005.69/394.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.30

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