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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.20, 578.70 and 334.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.20, 578.70 and 334.60 is: 501.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.20 : 578.70 = 334.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.20/578.70 = 334.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.20x = 578.70 × 334.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.20x = 193,633.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,633.02/386.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.38

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