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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.26, 536.31 and 289.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.26, 536.31 and 289.85 is: 400.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.26 : 536.31 = 289.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.26/536.31 = 289.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.26x = 536.31 × 289.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.26x = 155,446.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,446.77/388.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.37

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