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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.22, 577.95 and 335.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.22, 577.95 and 335.46 is: 501.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.22 : 577.95 = 335.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.22/577.95 = 335.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.22x = 577.95 × 335.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.22x = 193,879.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,879.11/386.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.99

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