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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.94, 537.04 and 301.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.94, 537.04 and 301.46 is: 416.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.94 : 537.04 = 301.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.94/537.04 = 301.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.94x = 537.04 × 301.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.94x = 161,896.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,896.08/388.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.25

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