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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.27, 591.69 and 336.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.27, 591.69 and 336.95 is: 504.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.27 : 591.69 = 336.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.27/591.69 = 336.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.27x = 591.69 × 336.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.27x = 199,367.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,367.20/395.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.39

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