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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.72, 536.47 and 290.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.72, 536.47 and 290.30 is: 400.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.72 : 536.47 = 290.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.72/536.47 = 290.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.72x = 536.47 × 290.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.72x = 155,739.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,739.77/388.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.65

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