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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.45, 582.66 and 330.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.45, 582.66 and 330.54 is: 495.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.45 : 582.66 = 330.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.45/582.66 = 330.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.45x = 582.66 × 330.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.45x = 192,589.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,589.52/388.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.79

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