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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.34, 535.64 and 371.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.34, 535.64 and 371.73 is: 512.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.34 : 535.64 = 371.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.34/535.64 = 371.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.34x = 535.64 × 371.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.34x = 199,111.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,111.60/388.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.73

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