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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.97, 536.81 and 288.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.97, 536.81 and 288.13 is: 397.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.97 : 536.81 = 288.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.97/536.81 = 288.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.97x = 536.81 × 288.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.97x = 154,671.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,671.07/388.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.64

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