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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.71, 586.07 and 329.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.71, 586.07 and 329.96 is: 494.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.71 : 586.07 = 329.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.71/586.07 = 329.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.71x = 586.07 × 329.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.71x = 193,375.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,375.08/390.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.94

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