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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.42, 590.13 and 336.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.42, 590.13 and 336.03 is: 504.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.42 : 590.13 = 336.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.42/590.13 = 336.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.42x = 590.13 × 336.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.42x = 198,301.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,301.38/393.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.05

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