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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.10, 587.55 and 330.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.10, 587.55 and 330.90 is: 495.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.10 : 587.55 = 330.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.10/587.55 = 330.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.10x = 587.55 × 330.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.10x = 194,420.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,420.30/392.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.84

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