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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.59, 536.60 and 290.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.59, 536.60 and 290.17 is: 400.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.59 : 536.60 = 290.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.59/536.60 = 290.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.59x = 536.60 × 290.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.59x = 155,705.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,705.22/388.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.69

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