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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.16, 596.96 and 329.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.16, 596.96 and 329.12 is: 494.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.16 : 596.96 = 329.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.16/596.96 = 329.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.16x = 596.96 × 329.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.16x = 196,471.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,471.48/397.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.69

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