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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.61, 536.34 and 295.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.61, 536.34 and 295.20 is: 407.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.61 : 536.34 = 295.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.61/536.34 = 295.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.61x = 536.34 × 295.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.61x = 158,330.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,330.69/388.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.43

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