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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.65, 537.11 and 318.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.65, 537.11 and 318.60 is: 440.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.65 : 537.11 = 318.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.65/537.11 = 318.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.65x = 537.11 × 318.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.65x = 171,121.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,121.95/388.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.30

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