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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.17, 536.25 and 359.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.17, 536.25 and 359.01 is: 495.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.17 : 536.25 = 359.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.17/536.25 = 359.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.17x = 536.25 × 359.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.17x = 192,519.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,519.11/388.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.97

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