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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.89, 536.22 and 290.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.89, 536.22 and 290.48 is: 400.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.89 : 536.22 = 290.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.89/536.22 = 290.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.89x = 536.22 × 290.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.89x = 155,758.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,758.50/388.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.52

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