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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.51, 535.73 and 300.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.51, 535.73 and 300.00 is: 413.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.51 : 535.73 = 300.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.51/535.73 = 300.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.51x = 535.73 × 300.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.51x = 160,721.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,721.76/388.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.69

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