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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.41, 576.73 and 334.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.41, 576.73 and 334.22 is: 500.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.41 : 576.73 = 334.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.41/576.73 = 334.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.41x = 576.73 × 334.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.41x = 192,754.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,754.70/385.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.13

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