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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.81, 536.72 and 300.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.81, 536.72 and 300.32 is: 414.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.81 : 536.72 = 300.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.81/536.72 = 300.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.81x = 536.72 × 300.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.81x = 161,183.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,183.57/388.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.56

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