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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.48, 581.16 and 335.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.48, 581.16 and 335.04 is: 501.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.48 : 581.16 = 335.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.48/581.16 = 335.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.48x = 581.16 × 335.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.48x = 194,711.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,711.85/388.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.21

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