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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.50, 592.24 and 334.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.50, 592.24 and 334.90 is: 501.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.50 : 592.24 = 334.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.50/592.24 = 334.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.50x = 592.24 × 334.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.50x = 198,341.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,341.18/395.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.49

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