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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.02, 535.02 and 367.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.02, 535.02 and 367.50 is: 506.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.02 : 535.02 = 367.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.02/535.02 = 367.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.02x = 535.02 × 367.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.02x = 196,619.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,619.85/388.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.73

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