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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.02, 535.98 and 314.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.02, 535.98 and 314.64 is: 434.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.02 : 535.98 = 314.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.02/535.98 = 314.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.02x = 535.98 × 314.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.02x = 168,640.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,640.75/388.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.62

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