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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.04, 536.55 and 381.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.04, 536.55 and 381.78 is: 527.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.04 : 536.55 = 381.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.04/536.55 = 381.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.04x = 536.55 × 381.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.04x = 204,844.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,844.06/388.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.89

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