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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.32, 587.04 and 330.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.32, 587.04 and 330.88 is: 495.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.32 : 587.04 = 330.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.32/587.04 = 330.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.32x = 587.04 × 330.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.32x = 194,239.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,239.80/392.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.11

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