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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.28, 588.88 and 332.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.28, 588.88 and 332.28 is: 497.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.28 : 588.88 = 332.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.28/588.88 = 332.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.28x = 588.88 × 332.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.28x = 195,673.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,673.05/393.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.54

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