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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.24, 578.40 and 336.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.24, 578.40 and 336.40 is: 505.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.24 : 578.40 = 336.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.24/578.40 = 336.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.24x = 578.40 × 336.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.24x = 194,573.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,573.76/385.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.07

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