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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.84, 592.48 and 323.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.84, 592.48 and 323.20 is: 483.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.84 : 592.48 = 323.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.84/592.48 = 323.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.84x = 592.48 × 323.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.84x = 191,489.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,489.54/395.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.75

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