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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.71, 590.34 and 329.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.71, 590.34 and 329.11 is: 493.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.71 : 590.34 = 329.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.71/590.34 = 329.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.71x = 590.34 × 329.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.71x = 194,288.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,288.03/393.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.48

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