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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.16, 592.92 and 323.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.16, 592.92 and 323.52 is: 485.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.16 : 592.92 = 323.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.16/592.92 = 323.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.16x = 592.92 × 323.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.16x = 191,821.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,821.48/395.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.43

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