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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.69, 536.17 and 283.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.69, 536.17 and 283.64 is: 391.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.69 : 536.17 = 283.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.69/536.17 = 283.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.69x = 536.17 × 283.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.69x = 152,079.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,079.26/388.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.26

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