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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.16, 589.04 and 331.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.16, 589.04 and 331.40 is: 497.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.16 : 589.04 = 331.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.16/589.04 = 331.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.16x = 589.04 × 331.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.16x = 195,207.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,207.86/392.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.78

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