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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.67, 583.11 and 334.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.67, 583.11 and 334.34 is: 501.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.67 : 583.11 = 334.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.67/583.11 = 334.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.67x = 583.11 × 334.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.67x = 194,954.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,954.08/388.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.60

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