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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.94, 537.17 and 364.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.94, 537.17 and 364.37 is: 503.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.94 : 537.17 = 364.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.94/537.17 = 364.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.94x = 537.17 × 364.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.94x = 195,724.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,724.13/388.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.23

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