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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.24, 586.27 and 335.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.24, 586.27 and 335.56 is: 504.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.24 : 586.27 = 335.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.24/586.27 = 335.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.24x = 586.27 × 335.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.24x = 196,727.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,727.08/390.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.12

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