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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.05, 594.66 and 328.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.05, 594.66 and 328.01 is: 492.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.05 : 594.66 = 328.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.05/594.66 = 328.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.05x = 594.66 × 328.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.05x = 195,054.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,054.43/396.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.50

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