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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.31, 576.81 and 334.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.31, 576.81 and 334.01 is: 500.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.31 : 576.81 = 334.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.31/576.81 = 334.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.31x = 576.81 × 334.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.31x = 192,657.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,657.42/385.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.01

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