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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.06, 535.17 and 386.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.06, 535.17 and 386.12 is: 532.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.06 : 535.17 = 386.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.06/535.17 = 386.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.06x = 535.17 × 386.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.06x = 206,639.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,639.62/388.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.50

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