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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.28, 535.46 and 383.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.28, 535.46 and 383.22 is: 528.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.28 : 535.46 = 383.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.28/535.46 = 383.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.28x = 535.46 × 383.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.28x = 205,197.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,197.07/388.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.48

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