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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.67, 588.78 and 334.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.67, 588.78 and 334.80 is: 502.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.67 : 588.78 = 334.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.67/588.78 = 334.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.67x = 588.78 × 334.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.67x = 197,123.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,123.54/392.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.01

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