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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.38, 536.18 and 290.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.38, 536.18 and 290.37 is: 400.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.38 : 536.18 = 290.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.38/536.18 = 290.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.38x = 536.18 × 290.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.38x = 155,689.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,689.13/388.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.87

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