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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.16, 535.88 and 303.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.16, 535.88 and 303.96 is: 419.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.16 : 535.88 = 303.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.16/535.88 = 303.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.16x = 535.88 × 303.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.16x = 162,886.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,886.08/388.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.64

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