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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.37, 578.34 and 332.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.37, 578.34 and 332.91 is: 498.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.37 : 578.34 = 332.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.37/578.34 = 332.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.37x = 578.34 × 332.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.37x = 192,535.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,535.17/386.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.32

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