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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.29, 536.61 and 318.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.29, 536.61 and 318.24 is: 439.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.29 : 536.61 = 318.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.29/536.61 = 318.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.29x = 536.61 × 318.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.29x = 170,771.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,771.96/388.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.80

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