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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.24, 534.24 and 358.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.24, 534.24 and 358.42 is: 493.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.24 : 534.24 = 358.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.24/534.24 = 358.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.24x = 534.24 × 358.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.24x = 191,482.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,482.30/388.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.21

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