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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.58, 584.65 and 332.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.58, 584.65 and 332.26 is: 497.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.58 : 584.65 = 332.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.58/584.65 = 332.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.58x = 584.65 × 332.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.58x = 194,255.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,255.81/390.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.35

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