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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.01, 533.03 and 288.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.01, 533.03 and 288.20 is: 397.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.01 : 533.03 = 288.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.01/533.03 = 288.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.01x = 533.03 × 288.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.01x = 153,619.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,619.14/386.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.97

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