Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388, 582 and 334
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 388, 582 and 334 is: 501
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
388 : 582 = 334 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
388/582 = 334/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
388x = 582 × 334 - Step 4: Simplify right side
388x = 194,388 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 194,388/388 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 501
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