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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.86, 581.92 and 333.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.86, 581.92 and 333.40 is: 501.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.86 : 581.92 = 333.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.86/581.92 = 333.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.86x = 581.92 × 333.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.86x = 194,012.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,012.13/386.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.50

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