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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.48, 578.16 and 333.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.48, 578.16 and 333.04 is: 498.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.48 : 578.16 = 333.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.48/578.16 = 333.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.48x = 578.16 × 333.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.48x = 192,550.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,550.41/386.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.22

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