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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.02, 593.28 and 331.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.02, 593.28 and 331.43 is: 496.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.02 : 593.28 = 331.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.02/593.28 = 331.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.02x = 593.28 × 331.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.02x = 196,627.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,627.82/396.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.52

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