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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.24, 582.48 and 336.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.24, 582.48 and 336.48 is: 502.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.24 : 582.48 = 336.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.24/582.48 = 336.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.24x = 582.48 × 336.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.24x = 195,992.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,992.87/390.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.24

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