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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.01, 535.94 and 290.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.01, 535.94 and 290.21 is: 400.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.01 : 535.94 = 290.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.01/535.94 = 290.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.01x = 535.94 × 290.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.01x = 155,533.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,533.70/388.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.85

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