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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.32, 591.62 and 323

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.32, 591.62 and 323 is: 483.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.32 : 591.62 = 323 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.32/591.62 = 323/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.32x = 591.62 × 323
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.32x = 191,093.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,093.26/395.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.39

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