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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.71, 536.78 and 290.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.71, 536.78 and 290.30 is: 400.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.71 : 536.78 = 290.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.71/536.78 = 290.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.71x = 536.78 × 290.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.71x = 155,823.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,823.10/388.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.87

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