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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.61, 538.53 and 381.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.61, 538.53 and 381.32 is: 528.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.61 : 538.53 = 381.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.61/538.53 = 381.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.61x = 538.53 × 381.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.61x = 205,349.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,349.57/388.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.43

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