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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.37, 534.57 and 336.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.37, 534.57 and 336.53 is: 463.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.37 : 534.57 = 336.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.37/534.57 = 336.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.37x = 534.57 × 336.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.37x = 179,898.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,898.84/388.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.22

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