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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.37, 595.19 and 328.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.37, 595.19 and 328.11 is: 491.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.37 : 595.19 = 328.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.37/595.19 = 328.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.37x = 595.19 × 328.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.37x = 195,286.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,286.15/397.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.45

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