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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.81, 590.18 and 333.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.81, 590.18 and 333.06 is: 499.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.81 : 590.18 = 333.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.81/590.18 = 333.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.81x = 590.18 × 333.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.81x = 196,563.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,563.69/393.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.13

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