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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.12, 591.72 and 333.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.12, 591.72 and 333.60 is: 499.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.12 : 591.72 = 333.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.12/591.72 = 333.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.12x = 591.72 × 333.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.12x = 197,397.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,397.79/395.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.59

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