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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.68, 534.96 and 301.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.68, 534.96 and 301.20 is: 414.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.68 : 534.96 = 301.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.68/534.96 = 301.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.68x = 534.96 × 301.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.68x = 161,129.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,129.95/388.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.56

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