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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.68, 537.15 and 318.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.68, 537.15 and 318.63 is: 440.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.68 : 537.15 = 318.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.68/537.15 = 318.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.68x = 537.15 × 318.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.68x = 171,149.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,149.97/388.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.33

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