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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.91, 537.87 and 347.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.91, 537.87 and 347.40 is: 480.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.91 : 537.87 = 347.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.91/537.87 = 347.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.91x = 537.87 × 347.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.91x = 186,856.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,856.04/388.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.47

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