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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.62, 580.80 and 334.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.62, 580.80 and 334.72 is: 502.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.62 : 580.80 = 334.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.62/580.80 = 334.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.62x = 580.80 × 334.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.62x = 194,405.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,405.38/386.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.83

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