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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.15, 597.95 and 326.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.15, 597.95 and 326.12 is: 488.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.15 : 597.95 = 326.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.15/597.95 = 326.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.15x = 597.95 × 326.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.15x = 194,998.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,998.83/399.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.54

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