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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.30, 579.90 and 337.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.30, 579.90 and 337.10 is: 503.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.30 : 579.90 = 337.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.30/579.90 = 337.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.30x = 579.90 × 337.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.30x = 195,482.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,482.60/388.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.43

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