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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.62, 580.98 and 335.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.62, 580.98 and 335.30 is: 502.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.62 : 580.98 = 335.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.62/580.98 = 335.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.62x = 580.98 × 335.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.62x = 194,802.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,802.59/387.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.56

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