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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.28, 579.88 and 338.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.28, 579.88 and 338.07 is: 506.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.28 : 579.88 = 338.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.28/579.88 = 338.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.28x = 579.88 × 338.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.28x = 196,040.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,040.03/387.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.20

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