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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.83, 582.03 and 330.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.83, 582.03 and 330.51 is: 494.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.83 : 582.03 = 330.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.83/582.03 = 330.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.83x = 582.03 × 330.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.83x = 192,366.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,366.74/388.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.73

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