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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.73, 537.06 and 295.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.73, 537.06 and 295.79 is: 408.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.73 : 537.06 = 295.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.73/537.06 = 295.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.73x = 537.06 × 295.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.73x = 158,856.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,856.98/388.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.66

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