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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.57, 738.89 and 388.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.57, 738.89 and 388.23 is: 536.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.57 : 738.89 = 388.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.57/738.89 = 388.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.57x = 738.89 × 388.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.57x = 286,859.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,859.26/534.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.62

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