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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.18, 536.46 and 318.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.18, 536.46 and 318.13 is: 439.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.18 : 536.46 = 318.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.18/536.46 = 318.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.18x = 536.46 × 318.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.18x = 170,661.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,661.49/388.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.64

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