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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388, 536.13 and 288.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388, 536.13 and 288.81 is: 399.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388 : 536.13 = 288.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388/536.13 = 288.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388x = 536.13 × 288.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388x = 154,839.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,839.71/388
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.07

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