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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.86, 580.42 and 336.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.86, 580.42 and 336.67 is: 503.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.86 : 580.42 = 336.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.86/580.42 = 336.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.86x = 580.42 × 336.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.86x = 195,410.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,410.34/387.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.82

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