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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.27, 535.17 and 378.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.27, 535.17 and 378.01 is: 521.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.27 : 535.17 = 378.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.27/535.17 = 378.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.27x = 535.17 × 378.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.27x = 202,299.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,299.61/388.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.03

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