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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.20, 590.40 and 333.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.20, 590.40 and 333.18 is: 499.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.20 : 590.40 = 333.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.20/590.40 = 333.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.20x = 590.40 × 333.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.20x = 196,709.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,709.47/394.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.01

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