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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.54, 585.94 and 330.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.54, 585.94 and 330.24 is: 495.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.54 : 585.94 = 330.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.54/585.94 = 330.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.54x = 585.94 × 330.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.54x = 193,500.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,500.83/390.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.47

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