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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.50, 582.38 and 337.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.50, 582.38 and 337.02 is: 505.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.50 : 582.38 = 337.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.50/582.38 = 337.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.50x = 582.38 × 337.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.50x = 196,273.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,273.71/388.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.21

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