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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.18, 580.13 and 334.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.18, 580.13 and 334.31 is: 502.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.18 : 580.13 = 334.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.18/580.13 = 334.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.18x = 580.13 × 334.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.18x = 193,941.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,941.20/386.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.21

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