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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.54, 590.44 and 333.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.54, 590.44 and 333.24 is: 499.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.54 : 590.44 = 333.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.54/590.44 = 333.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.54x = 590.44 × 333.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.54x = 196,758.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,758.23/393.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.97

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