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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.72, 588.75 and 336.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.72, 588.75 and 336.61 is: 503.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.72 : 588.75 = 336.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.72/588.75 = 336.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.72x = 588.75 × 336.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.72x = 198,179.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,179.14/393.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.35

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