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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.98, 536.29 and 322.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.98, 536.29 and 322.35 is: 444.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.98 : 536.29 = 322.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.98/536.29 = 322.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.98x = 536.29 × 322.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.98x = 172,870.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,870.26/388.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.42

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