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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.37, 532.08 and 373.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.37, 532.08 and 373.79 is: 512.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.37 : 532.08 = 373.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.37/532.08 = 373.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.37x = 532.08 × 373.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.37x = 198,886.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,886.18/388.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.10

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