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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.51, 536.61 and 290.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.51, 536.61 and 290.70 is: 401.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.51 : 536.61 = 290.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.51/536.61 = 290.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.51x = 536.61 × 290.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.51x = 155,989.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,989.84/388.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.51

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