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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.48, 535.36 and 341.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.48, 535.36 and 341.44 is: 470.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.48 : 535.36 = 341.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.48/535.36 = 341.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.48x = 535.36 × 341.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.48x = 182,793.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,793.32/388.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.53

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