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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.41, 536.26 and 299.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.41, 536.26 and 299.73 is: 413.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.41 : 536.26 = 299.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.41/536.26 = 299.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.41x = 536.26 × 299.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.41x = 160,733.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,733.95/388.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.83

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