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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.28, 535.47 and 360.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.28, 535.47 and 360.34 is: 496.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.28 : 535.47 = 360.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.28/535.47 = 360.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.28x = 535.47 × 360.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.28x = 192,951.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,951.26/388.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.94

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