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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.19, 584.88 and 334.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.19, 584.88 and 334.10 is: 499.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.19 : 584.88 = 334.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.19/584.88 = 334.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.19x = 584.88 × 334.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.19x = 195,408.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,408.41/391.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.52

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