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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.78, 537.36 and 341.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.78, 537.36 and 341.80 is: 472.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.78 : 537.36 = 341.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.78/537.36 = 341.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.78x = 537.36 × 341.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.78x = 183,669.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,669.65/388.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.43

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