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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.73, 577.86 and 333.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.73, 577.86 and 333.83 is: 500.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.73 : 577.86 = 333.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.73/577.86 = 333.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.73x = 577.86 × 333.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.73x = 192,907.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,907.00/385.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.11

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