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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.02, 534.48 and 362.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.02, 534.48 and 362.51 is: 499.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.02 : 534.48 = 362.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.02/534.48 = 362.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.02x = 534.48 × 362.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.02x = 193,751.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,751.67/388.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.33

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