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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.38, 535.34 and 294.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.38, 535.34 and 294.82 is: 406.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.38 : 535.34 = 294.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.38/535.34 = 294.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.38x = 535.34 × 294.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.38x = 157,828.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,828.94/388.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.38

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