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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.35, 592.31 and 329.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.35, 592.31 and 329.94 is: 494.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.35 : 592.31 = 329.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.35/592.31 = 329.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.35x = 592.31 × 329.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.35x = 195,427.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,427.59/395.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.32

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