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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.52, 583.84 and 334.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.52, 583.84 and 334.08 is: 498.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.52 : 583.84 = 334.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.52/583.84 = 334.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.52x = 583.84 × 334.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.52x = 195,049.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,049.27/391.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.18

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