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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.08, 536.02 and 385.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.08, 536.02 and 385.38 is: 532.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.08 : 536.02 = 385.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.08/536.02 = 385.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.08x = 536.02 × 385.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.08x = 206,570.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,570.42/388.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.29

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