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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.80, 535.86 and 290.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.80, 535.86 and 290.52 is: 400.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.80 : 535.86 = 290.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.80/535.86 = 290.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.80x = 535.86 × 290.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.80x = 155,678.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,678.05/388.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.41

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