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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.10, 536.06 and 388.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.10, 536.06 and 388.40 is: 532.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.10 : 536.06 = 388.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.10/536.06 = 388.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.10x = 536.06 × 388.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.10x = 208,205.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,205.70/391.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.36

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