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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.91, 536.96 and 315.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.91, 536.96 and 315.38 is: 435.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.91 : 536.96 = 315.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.91/536.96 = 315.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.91x = 536.96 × 315.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.91x = 169,344.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,344.71/388.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.44

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