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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.64, 597.67 and 326.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.64, 597.67 and 326.08 is: 491.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.64 : 597.67 = 326.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.64/597.67 = 326.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.64x = 597.67 × 326.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.64x = 194,888.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,888.23/396.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.35

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