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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.26, 589.71 and 331.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.26, 589.71 and 331.59 is: 497.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.26 : 589.71 = 331.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.26/589.71 = 331.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.26x = 589.71 × 331.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.26x = 195,545.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,545.39/393.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.25

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