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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.89, 596.54 and 325.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.89, 596.54 and 325.33 is: 490.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.89 : 596.54 = 325.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.89/596.54 = 325.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.89x = 596.54 × 325.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.89x = 194,071.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,071.54/395.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.22

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