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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.81, 535.77 and 361.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.81, 535.77 and 361.47 is: 498.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.81 : 535.77 = 361.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.81/535.77 = 361.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.81x = 535.77 × 361.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.81x = 193,664.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,664.78/388.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.10

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