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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.02, 582.16 and 334.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.02, 582.16 and 334.56 is: 501.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.02 : 582.16 = 334.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.02/582.16 = 334.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.02x = 582.16 × 334.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.02x = 194,767.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,767.45/388.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.95

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