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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.17, 534.69 and 362.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.17, 534.69 and 362.66 is: 499.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.17 : 534.69 = 362.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.17/534.69 = 362.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.17x = 534.69 × 362.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.17x = 193,910.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,910.68/388.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.55

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