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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.14, 536.28 and 384.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.14, 536.28 and 384.30 is: 530.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.14 : 536.28 = 384.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.14/536.28 = 384.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.14x = 536.28 × 384.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.14x = 206,092.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,092.40/388.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.97

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