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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.60, 544.40 and 388.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.60, 544.40 and 388.60 is: 544.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.60 : 544.40 = 388.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.60/544.40 = 388.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.60x = 544.40 × 388.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.60x = 211,553.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,553.84/388.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.40

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