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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.68, 588.60 and 330.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.68, 588.60 and 330.48 is: 496.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.68 : 588.60 = 330.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.68/588.60 = 330.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.68x = 588.60 × 330.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.68x = 194,520.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,520.53/391.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.63

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