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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.65, 535.16 and 336.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.65, 535.16 and 336.10 is: 462.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.65 : 535.16 = 336.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.65/535.16 = 336.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.65x = 535.16 × 336.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.65x = 179,867.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,867.28/388.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.80

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