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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.85, 536.42 and 283.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.85, 536.42 and 283.77 is: 391.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.85 : 536.42 = 283.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.85/536.42 = 283.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.85x = 536.42 × 283.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.85x = 152,218.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,218.48/388.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.46

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