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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.97, 536.36 and 294.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.97, 536.36 and 294.66 is: 406.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.97 : 536.36 = 294.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.97/536.36 = 294.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.97x = 536.36 × 294.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.97x = 158,043.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,043.84/388.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.31

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