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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.91, 536.73 and 290.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.91, 536.73 and 290.50 is: 400.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.91 : 536.73 = 290.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.91/536.73 = 290.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.91x = 536.73 × 290.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.91x = 155,918.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,918.72/388.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.91

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