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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.66, 589 and 335.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.66, 589 and 335.28 is: 502.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.66 : 589 = 335.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.66/589 = 335.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.66x = 589 × 335.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.66x = 197,479.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,479.92/392.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.93

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