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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.91, 594.59 and 338.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.91, 594.59 and 338.81 is: 507.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.91 : 594.59 = 338.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.91/594.59 = 338.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.91x = 594.59 × 338.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.91x = 201,455.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,455.71/396.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.56

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