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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.04, 577.98 and 332.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.04, 577.98 and 332.04 is: 497.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.04 : 577.98 = 332.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.04/577.98 = 332.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.04x = 577.98 × 332.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.04x = 191,912.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,912.48/386.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.13

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