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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.69, 537.26 and 295.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.69, 537.26 and 295.60 is: 408.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.69 : 537.26 = 295.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.69/537.26 = 295.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.69x = 537.26 × 295.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.69x = 158,809.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,809.89/388.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.58

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