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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.36, 593.46 and 328.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.36, 593.46 and 328.19 is: 491.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.36 : 593.46 = 328.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.36/593.46 = 328.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.36x = 593.46 × 328.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.36x = 194,764.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,764.67/396.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.38

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