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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.47, 585.79 and 333.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.47, 585.79 and 333.09 is: 499.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.47 : 585.79 = 333.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.47/585.79 = 333.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.47x = 585.79 × 333.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.47x = 195,119.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,119.96/390.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.71

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