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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.24, 581.40 and 338.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.24, 581.40 and 338.40 is: 508.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.24 : 581.40 = 338.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.24/581.40 = 338.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.24x = 581.40 × 338.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.24x = 196,745.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,745.76/387.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.07

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