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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.11, 537.83 and 380.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.11, 537.83 and 380.82 is: 527.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.11 : 537.83 = 380.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.11/537.83 = 380.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.11x = 537.83 × 380.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.11x = 204,816.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,816.42/388.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.73

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