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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.10, 586.68 and 330.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.10, 586.68 and 330.54 is: 494.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.10 : 586.68 = 330.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.10/586.68 = 330.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.10x = 586.68 × 330.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.10x = 193,921.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,921.21/392.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.57

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