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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.82, 590.37 and 333.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.82, 590.37 and 333.34 is: 499.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.82 : 590.37 = 333.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.82/590.37 = 333.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.82x = 590.37 × 333.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.82x = 196,793.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,793.94/393.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.71

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