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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.28, 536.04 and 388.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.28, 536.04 and 388.08 is: 534.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.28 : 536.04 = 388.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.28/536.04 = 388.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.28x = 536.04 × 388.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.28x = 208,026.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,026.40/389.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.39

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