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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.04, 535.92 and 363.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.04, 535.92 and 363.92 is: 502.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.04 : 535.92 = 363.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.04/535.92 = 363.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.04x = 535.92 × 363.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.04x = 195,032.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,032.01/388.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.61

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