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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.40, 592.14 and 330.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.40, 592.14 and 330.32 is: 494.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.40 : 592.14 = 330.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.40/592.14 = 330.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.40x = 592.14 × 330.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.40x = 195,595.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,595.68/395.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.68

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