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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.52, 594.12 and 337.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.52, 594.12 and 337.80 is: 507.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.52 : 594.12 = 337.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.52/594.12 = 337.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.52x = 594.12 × 337.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.52x = 200,693.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,693.74/395.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.42

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