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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.99, 582.98 and 334.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.99, 582.98 and 334.52 is: 501.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.99 : 582.98 = 334.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.99/582.98 = 334.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.99x = 582.98 × 334.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.99x = 195,018.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,018.47/388.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.35

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