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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.65, 533.92 and 288.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.65, 533.92 and 288.23 is: 398.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.65 : 533.92 = 288.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.65/533.92 = 288.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.65x = 533.92 × 288.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.65x = 153,892.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,892.61/386.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.02

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