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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.62, 535.14 and 380.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.62, 535.14 and 380.10 is: 523.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.62 : 535.14 = 380.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.62/535.14 = 380.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.62x = 535.14 × 380.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.62x = 203,406.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,406.71/388.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.41

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