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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.50, 534.70 and 374.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.50, 534.70 and 374.52 is: 515.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.50 : 534.70 = 374.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.50/534.70 = 374.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.50x = 534.70 × 374.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.50x = 200,258.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,258.32/388.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.47

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