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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.71, 536.63 and 284.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.71, 536.63 and 284.04 is: 392.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.71 : 536.63 = 284.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.71/536.63 = 284.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.71x = 536.63 × 284.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.71x = 152,422.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,422.97/388.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.13

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