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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.62, 536.52 and 278.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.62, 536.52 and 278.22 is: 384.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.62 : 536.52 = 278.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.62/536.52 = 278.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.62x = 536.52 × 278.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.62x = 149,270.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,270.59/388.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.10

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