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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.32, 586.62 and 330.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.32, 586.62 and 330.84 is: 495.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.32 : 586.62 = 330.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.32/586.62 = 330.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.32x = 586.62 × 330.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.32x = 194,077.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,077.36/391.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.96

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