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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.70, 579.45 and 335.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.70, 579.45 and 335.10 is: 502.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.70 : 579.45 = 335.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.70/579.45 = 335.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.70x = 579.45 × 335.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.70x = 194,173.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,173.70/386.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.13

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