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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.46, 593.16 and 337.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.46, 593.16 and 337.14 is: 505.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.46 : 593.16 = 337.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.46/593.16 = 337.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.46x = 593.16 × 337.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.46x = 199,977.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,977.96/395.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.68

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