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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.35, 580.81 and 333.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.35, 580.81 and 333.48 is: 500.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.35 : 580.81 = 333.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.35/580.81 = 333.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.35x = 580.81 × 333.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.35x = 193,688.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,688.52/387.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.04

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