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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.32, 535.22 and 283.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.32, 535.22 and 283.40 is: 390.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.32 : 535.22 = 283.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.32/535.22 = 283.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.32x = 535.22 × 283.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.32x = 151,681.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,681.35/388.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.61

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