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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.88, 582 and 333.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.88, 582 and 333.84 is: 499.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.88 : 582 = 333.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.88/582 = 333.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.88x = 582 × 333.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.88x = 194,294.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,294.88/388.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.63

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