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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.85, 589.38 and 332.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.85, 589.38 and 332.71 is: 499.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.85 : 589.38 = 332.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.85/589.38 = 332.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.85x = 589.38 × 332.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.85x = 196,089.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,089.90/392.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.15

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