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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.72, 535.99 and 283.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.72, 535.99 and 283.62 is: 391.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.72 : 535.99 = 283.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.72/535.99 = 283.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.72x = 535.99 × 283.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.72x = 152,016.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,016.77/388.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.07

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