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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.08, 579.36 and 336.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.08, 579.36 and 336.48 is: 502.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.08 : 579.36 = 336.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.08/579.36 = 336.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.08x = 579.36 × 336.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.08x = 194,943.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,943.05/388.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.33

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