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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.56, 594.94 and 320.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.56, 594.94 and 320.22 is: 480.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.56 : 594.94 = 320.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.56/594.94 = 320.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.56x = 594.94 × 320.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.56x = 190,508.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,508.71/396.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.40

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