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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.92, 533.76 and 378.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.92, 533.76 and 378.12 is: 518.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.92 : 533.76 = 378.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.92/533.76 = 378.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.92x = 533.76 × 378.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.92x = 201,825.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,825.33/388.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.94

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