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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.80, 536.76 and 310.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.80, 536.76 and 310.05 is: 428.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.80 : 536.76 = 310.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.80/536.76 = 310.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.80x = 536.76 × 310.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.80x = 166,422.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,422.44/388.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.04

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