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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388, 533.76 and 344.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388, 533.76 and 344.24 is: 473.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388 : 533.76 = 344.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388/533.76 = 344.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388x = 533.76 × 344.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388x = 183,741.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,741.54/388
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.56

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