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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.56, 583.68 and 335.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.56, 583.68 and 335.04 is: 503.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.56 : 583.68 = 335.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.56/583.68 = 335.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.56x = 583.68 × 335.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.56x = 195,556.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,556.15/388.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.28

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