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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.67, 581.81 and 333.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.67, 581.81 and 333.32 is: 498.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.67 : 581.81 = 333.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.67/581.81 = 333.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.67x = 581.81 × 333.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.67x = 193,924.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,924.33/388.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.94

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