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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.12, 536.30 and 277.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.12, 536.30 and 277.41 is: 383.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.12 : 536.30 = 277.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.12/536.30 = 277.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.12x = 536.30 × 277.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.12x = 148,774.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,774.98/388.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.32

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