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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.67, 582.80 and 333.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.67, 582.80 and 333.21 is: 502.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.67 : 582.80 = 333.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.67/582.80 = 333.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.67x = 582.80 × 333.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.67x = 194,194.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,194.79/386.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.22

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