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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.28, 535.89 and 364.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.28, 535.89 and 364.85 is: 503.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.28 : 535.89 = 364.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.28/535.89 = 364.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.28x = 535.89 × 364.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.28x = 195,519.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,519.47/388.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.55

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