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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.72, 582.77 and 333.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.72, 582.77 and 333.86 is: 500.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.72 : 582.77 = 333.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.72/582.77 = 333.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.72x = 582.77 × 333.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.72x = 194,560.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,560.57/388.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.52

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