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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.16, 535.68 and 339.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.16, 535.68 and 339.04 is: 467.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.16 : 535.68 = 339.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.16/535.68 = 339.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.16x = 535.68 × 339.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.16x = 181,616.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,616.95/388.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.89

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