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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.73, 592.11 and 327.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.73, 592.11 and 327.29 is: 489.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.73 : 592.11 = 327.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.73/592.11 = 327.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.73x = 592.11 × 327.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.73x = 193,788.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,788.72/395.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.70

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