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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.49, 582.23 and 334.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.49, 582.23 and 334.02 is: 500.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.49 : 582.23 = 334.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.49/582.23 = 334.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.49x = 582.23 × 334.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.49x = 194,474.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,474.79/388.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.59

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