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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.48, 593.88 and 334.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.48, 593.88 and 334.68 is: 501.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.48 : 593.88 = 334.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.48/593.88 = 334.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.48x = 593.88 × 334.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.48x = 198,759.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,759.76/396.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.31

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