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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.85, 594.25 and 339.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.85, 594.25 and 339.44 is: 508.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.85 : 594.25 = 339.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.85/594.25 = 339.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.85x = 594.25 × 339.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.85x = 201,712.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,712.22/396.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.28

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