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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.20, 592.88 and 334

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.20, 592.88 and 334 is: 501.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.20 : 592.88 = 334 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.20/592.88 = 334/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.20x = 592.88 × 334
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.20x = 198,021.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,021.92/395.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.07

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