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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.60, 577.36 and 338

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.60, 577.36 and 338 is: 504.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.60 : 577.36 = 338 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.60/577.36 = 338/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.60x = 577.36 × 338
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.60x = 195,147.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,147.68/386.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.78

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