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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.68, 592.20 and 335.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.68, 592.20 and 335.16 is: 500.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.68 : 592.20 = 335.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.68/592.20 = 335.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.68x = 592.20 × 335.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.68x = 198,481.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,481.75/396.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.36

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