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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.14, 536.57 and 296.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.14, 536.57 and 296.11 is: 409.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.14 : 536.57 = 296.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.14/536.57 = 296.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.14x = 536.57 × 296.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.14x = 158,882.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,882.69/388.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.34

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