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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.64, 588.90 and 332.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.64, 588.90 and 332.92 is: 498.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.64 : 588.90 = 332.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.64/588.90 = 332.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.64x = 588.90 × 332.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.64x = 196,056.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,056.59/393.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.06

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