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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.08, 535.08 and 332.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.08, 535.08 and 332.88 is: 458.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.08 : 535.08 = 332.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.08/535.08 = 332.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.08x = 535.08 × 332.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.08x = 178,117.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,117.43/388.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.97

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