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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.44, 582.68 and 330.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.44, 582.68 and 330.54 is: 495.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.44 : 582.68 = 330.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.44/582.68 = 330.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.44x = 582.68 × 330.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.44x = 192,599.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,599.05/388.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.83

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