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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.24, 593.02 and 334.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.24, 593.02 and 334.76 is: 502.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.24 : 593.02 = 334.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.24/593.02 = 334.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.24x = 593.02 × 334.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.24x = 198,519.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,519.38/395.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.28

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