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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.66, 586.01 and 333.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.66, 586.01 and 333.28 is: 499.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.66 : 586.01 = 333.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.66/586.01 = 333.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.66x = 586.01 × 333.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.66x = 195,305.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,305.41/390.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.94

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