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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.72, 536.11 and 283.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.72, 536.11 and 283.69 is: 391.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.72 : 536.11 = 283.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.72/536.11 = 283.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.72x = 536.11 × 283.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.72x = 152,089.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,089.05/388.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.26

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