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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.08, 596.82 and 326.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.08, 596.82 and 326.36 is: 488.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.08 : 596.82 = 326.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.08/596.82 = 326.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.08x = 596.82 × 326.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.08x = 194,778.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,778.18/399.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.07

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