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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.26, 588.06 and 335.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.26, 588.06 and 335.34 is: 501.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.26 : 588.06 = 335.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.26/588.06 = 335.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.26x = 588.06 × 335.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.26x = 197,200.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,200.04/393.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.46

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