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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.44, 587.88 and 339.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.44, 587.88 and 339.52 is: 507.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.44 : 587.88 = 339.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.44/587.88 = 339.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.44x = 587.88 × 339.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.44x = 199,597.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,597.02/393.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.31

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