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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.80, 535.68 and 354.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.80, 535.68 and 354.24 is: 488.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.80 : 535.68 = 354.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.80/535.68 = 354.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.80x = 535.68 × 354.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.80x = 189,759.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,759.28/388.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.06

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