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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.53, 536.22 and 283.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.53, 536.22 and 283.50 is: 391.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.53 : 536.22 = 283.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.53/536.22 = 283.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.53x = 536.22 × 283.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.53x = 152,018.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,018.37/388.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.27

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