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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.13, 593.34 and 335.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.13, 593.34 and 335.02 is: 501.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.13 : 593.34 = 335.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.13/593.34 = 335.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.13x = 593.34 × 335.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.13x = 198,780.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,780.77/396.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.81

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