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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.89, 579.82 and 335.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.89, 579.82 and 335.32 is: 502.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.89 : 579.82 = 335.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.89/579.82 = 335.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.89x = 579.82 × 335.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.89x = 194,422.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,422.34/386.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.53

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