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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.86, 536.50 and 301.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.86, 536.50 and 301.38 is: 415.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.86 : 536.50 = 301.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.86/536.50 = 301.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.86x = 536.50 × 301.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.86x = 161,690.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,690.37/388.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.81

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