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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.72, 590.66 and 336.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.72, 590.66 and 336.34 is: 504.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.72 : 590.66 = 336.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.72/590.66 = 336.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.72x = 590.66 × 336.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.72x = 198,662.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,662.58/393.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.58

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