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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.99, 581.48 and 333.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.99, 581.48 and 333.52 is: 499.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.99 : 581.48 = 333.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.99/581.48 = 333.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.99x = 581.48 × 333.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.99x = 193,932.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,932.92/387.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.84

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