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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.49, 582.72 and 330.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.49, 582.72 and 330.77 is: 496.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.49 : 582.72 = 330.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.49/582.72 = 330.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.49x = 582.72 × 330.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.49x = 192,743.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,743.38/388.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.14

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