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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.71, 536.67 and 300.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.71, 536.67 and 300.03 is: 414.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.71 : 536.67 = 300.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.71/536.67 = 300.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.71x = 536.67 × 300.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.71x = 161,017.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,017.10/388.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.23

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