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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.49, 586.64 and 335.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.49, 586.64 and 335.81 is: 504.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.49 : 586.64 = 335.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.49/586.64 = 335.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.49x = 586.64 × 335.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.49x = 196,999.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,999.37/390.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.50

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