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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.76, 592.40 and 326.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.76, 592.40 and 326.64 is: 488.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.76 : 592.40 = 326.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.76/592.40 = 326.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.76x = 592.40 × 326.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.76x = 193,501.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,501.54/395.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.94

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