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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.28, 583.18 and 333.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.28, 583.18 and 333.42 is: 500.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.28 : 583.18 = 333.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.28/583.18 = 333.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.28x = 583.18 × 333.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.28x = 194,444.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,444.29/388.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.78

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