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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.08, 535.66 and 368.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.08, 535.66 and 368.48 is: 508.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.08 : 535.66 = 368.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.08/535.66 = 368.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.08x = 535.66 × 368.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.08x = 197,380.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,380.00/388.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.61

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