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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.04, 583.27 and 334.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.04, 583.27 and 334.58 is: 502.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.04 : 583.27 = 334.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.04/583.27 = 334.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.04x = 583.27 × 334.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.04x = 195,146.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,146.72/388.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.91

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