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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.37, 592.19 and 326.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.37, 592.19 and 326.11 is: 488.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.37 : 592.19 = 326.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.37/592.19 = 326.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.37x = 592.19 × 326.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.37x = 193,119.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,119.08/395.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.45

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