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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.32, 593.64 and 323.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.32, 593.64 and 323.40 is: 484.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.32 : 593.64 = 323.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.32/593.64 = 323.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.32x = 593.64 × 323.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.32x = 191,983.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,983.18/396.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.41

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