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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.26, 536.04 and 283.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.26, 536.04 and 283.86 is: 391.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.26 : 536.04 = 283.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.26/536.04 = 283.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.26x = 536.04 × 283.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.26x = 152,160.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,160.31/388.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.90

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