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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.45, 536.35 and 369.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.45, 536.35 and 369.11 is: 509.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.45 : 536.35 = 369.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.45/536.35 = 369.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.45x = 536.35 × 369.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.45x = 197,972.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,972.15/388.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.65

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