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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.52, 581.49 and 335.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.52, 581.49 and 335.06 is: 501.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.52 : 581.49 = 335.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.52/581.49 = 335.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.52x = 581.49 × 335.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.52x = 194,834.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,834.04/388.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.48

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