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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.45, 590.17 and 335.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.45, 590.17 and 335.13 is: 502.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.45 : 590.17 = 335.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.45/590.17 = 335.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.45x = 590.17 × 335.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.45x = 197,783.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,783.67/393.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.69

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