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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.45, 535.97 and 339.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.45, 535.97 and 339.24 is: 468.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.45 : 535.97 = 339.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.45/535.97 = 339.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.45x = 535.97 × 339.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.45x = 181,822.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,822.46/388.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.07

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