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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.10, 586.40 and 333.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.10, 586.40 and 333.09 is: 499.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.10 : 586.40 = 333.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.10/586.40 = 333.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.10x = 586.40 × 333.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.10x = 195,322.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,322.31/391.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.42

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