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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.90, 535.82 and 290.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.90, 535.82 and 290.49 is: 400.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.90 : 535.82 = 290.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.90/535.82 = 290.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.90x = 535.82 × 290.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.90x = 155,646.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,646.89/388.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.22

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