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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.48, 586.32 and 336.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.48, 586.32 and 336.23 is: 504.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.48 : 586.32 = 336.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.48/586.32 = 336.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.48x = 586.32 × 336.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.48x = 197,136.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,136.69/390.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.86

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