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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.50, 593.74 and 335.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.50, 593.74 and 335.90 is: 502.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.50 : 593.74 = 335.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.50/593.74 = 335.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.50x = 593.74 × 335.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.50x = 199,437.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,437.27/396.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.99

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