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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.83, 536.84 and 318.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.83, 536.84 and 318.11 is: 439.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.83 : 536.84 = 318.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.83/536.84 = 318.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.83x = 536.84 × 318.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.83x = 170,774.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,774.17/388.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.20

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