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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.06, 534.90 and 356.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.06, 534.90 and 356.28 is: 491.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.06 : 534.90 = 356.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.06/534.90 = 356.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.06x = 534.90 × 356.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.06x = 190,574.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,574.17/388.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.09

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