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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.74, 537.06 and 342.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.74, 537.06 and 342.24 is: 472.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.74 : 537.06 = 342.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.74/537.06 = 342.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.74x = 537.06 × 342.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.74x = 183,803.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,803.41/388.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.82

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