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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.73, 533.61 and 288.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.73, 533.61 and 288.36 is: 397.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.73 : 533.61 = 288.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.73/533.61 = 288.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.73x = 533.61 × 288.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.73x = 153,871.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,871.78/386.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.88

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