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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.96, 593.24 and 331.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.96, 593.24 and 331.36 is: 496.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.96 : 593.24 = 331.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.96/593.24 = 331.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.96x = 593.24 × 331.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.96x = 196,576.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,576.01/395.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.45

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