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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.74, 539.01 and 376.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.74, 539.01 and 376.32 is: 521.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.74 : 539.01 = 376.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.74/539.01 = 376.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.74x = 539.01 × 376.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.74x = 202,840.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,840.24/388.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.79

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