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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.38, 535.52 and 289.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.38, 535.52 and 289.97 is: 399.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.38 : 535.52 = 289.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.38/535.52 = 289.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.38x = 535.52 × 289.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.38x = 155,284.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,284.73/388.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.83

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