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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.88, 589.95 and 332.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.88, 589.95 and 332.79 is: 498.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.88 : 589.95 = 332.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.88/589.95 = 332.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.88x = 589.95 × 332.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.88x = 196,329.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,329.46/393.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.45

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