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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.85, 586.77 and 333.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.85, 586.77 and 333.44 is: 500.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.85 : 586.77 = 333.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.85/586.77 = 333.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.85x = 586.77 × 333.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.85x = 195,653.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,653.19/390.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.58

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