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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.09, 534.09 and 293.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.09, 534.09 and 293.32 is: 403.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.09 : 534.09 = 293.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.09/534.09 = 293.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.09x = 534.09 × 293.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.09x = 156,659.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,659.28/388.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.67

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