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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.17, 593.11 and 330.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.17, 593.11 and 330.57 is: 496.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.17 : 593.11 = 330.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.17/593.11 = 330.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.17x = 593.11 × 330.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.17x = 196,064.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,064.37/395.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.15

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