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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.04, 596.74 and 329

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.04, 596.74 and 329 is: 494.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.04 : 596.74 = 329 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.04/596.74 = 329/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.04x = 596.74 × 329
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.04x = 196,327.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,327.46/397.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.48

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