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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.14, 580.70 and 335.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.14, 580.70 and 335.70 is: 503.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.14 : 580.70 = 335.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.14/580.70 = 335.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.14x = 580.70 × 335.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.14x = 194,941.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,941.83/387.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.55

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