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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.28, 536.90 and 371.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.28, 536.90 and 371.94 is: 514.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.28 : 536.90 = 371.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.28/536.90 = 371.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.28x = 536.90 × 371.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.28x = 199,692.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,692.73/388.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.31

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