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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.10, 534.87 and 314.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.10, 534.87 and 314.59 is: 433.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.10 : 534.87 = 314.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.10/534.87 = 314.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.10x = 534.87 × 314.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.10x = 168,263.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,263.42/388.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.56

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