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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.60, 593.04 and 327.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.60, 593.04 and 327.68 is: 491.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.60 : 593.04 = 327.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.60/593.04 = 327.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.60x = 593.04 × 327.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.60x = 194,327.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,327.35/395.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.22

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