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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.35, 593.55 and 337.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.35, 593.55 and 337.94 is: 507.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.35 : 593.55 = 337.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.35/593.55 = 337.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.35x = 593.55 × 337.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.35x = 200,584.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,584.29/395.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.36

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