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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.19, 532.21 and 381.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.19, 532.21 and 381.28 is: 522.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.19 : 532.21 = 381.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.19/532.21 = 381.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.19x = 532.21 × 381.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.19x = 202,921.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,921.42/388.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.73

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