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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.84, 592.32 and 326.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.84, 592.32 and 326.72 is: 488.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.84 : 592.32 = 326.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.84/592.32 = 326.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.84x = 592.32 × 326.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.84x = 193,522.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,522.79/395.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.89

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