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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.80, 738.60 and 388.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.80, 738.60 and 388.20 is: 535.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.80 : 738.60 = 388.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.80/738.60 = 388.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.80x = 738.60 × 388.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.80x = 286,724.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,724.52/535.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.13

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