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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.30, 544.70 and 388.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.30, 544.70 and 388.30 is: 544.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.30 : 544.70 = 388.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.30/544.70 = 388.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.30x = 544.70 × 388.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.30x = 211,507.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,507.01/388.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.70

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