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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.76, 591.48 and 333.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.76, 591.48 and 333.98 is: 500.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.76 : 591.48 = 333.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.76/591.48 = 333.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.76x = 591.48 × 333.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.76x = 197,542.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,542.49/394.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.41

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