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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.83, 536.26 and 329.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.83, 536.26 and 329.97 is: 455.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.83 : 536.26 = 329.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.83/536.26 = 329.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.83x = 536.26 × 329.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.83x = 176,949.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,949.71/388.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.08

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