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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.99, 536.74 and 315.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.99, 536.74 and 315.18 is: 434.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.99 : 536.74 = 315.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.99/536.74 = 315.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.99x = 536.74 × 315.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.99x = 169,168.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,168.93/388.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.89

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