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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.54, 536.36 and 277.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.54, 536.36 and 277.83 is: 383.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.54 : 536.36 = 277.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.54/536.36 = 277.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.54x = 536.36 × 277.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.54x = 149,012.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,012.83/388.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.52

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