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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.16, 595.92 and 325.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.16, 595.92 and 325.52 is: 488.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.16 : 595.92 = 325.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.16/595.92 = 325.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.16x = 595.92 × 325.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.16x = 193,983.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,983.88/397.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.43

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