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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.12, 590.22 and 332.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.12, 590.22 and 332.60 is: 498.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.12 : 590.22 = 332.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.12/590.22 = 332.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.12x = 590.22 × 332.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.12x = 196,307.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,307.17/394.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.09

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