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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.58, 587.66 and 334.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.58, 587.66 and 334.26 is: 500.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.58 : 587.66 = 334.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.58/587.66 = 334.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.58x = 587.66 × 334.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.58x = 196,429.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,429.56/392.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.36

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