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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.67, 589.01 and 335.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.67, 589.01 and 335.28 is: 502.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.67 : 589.01 = 335.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.67/589.01 = 335.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.67x = 589.01 × 335.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.67x = 197,481.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,481.60/392.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.92

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