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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.18, 534.68 and 317.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.18, 534.68 and 317.98 is: 437.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.18 : 534.68 = 317.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.18/534.68 = 317.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.18x = 534.68 × 317.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.18x = 170,014.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,014.87/388.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.99

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