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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.10, 579.15 and 333.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.10, 579.15 and 333.90 is: 500.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.10 : 579.15 = 333.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.10/579.15 = 333.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.10x = 579.15 × 333.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.10x = 193,378.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,378.19/386.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.85

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