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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.41, 592.47 and 330.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.41, 592.47 and 330.61 is: 495.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.41 : 592.47 = 330.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.41/592.47 = 330.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.41x = 592.47 × 330.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.41x = 195,876.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,876.51/395.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.38

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