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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388, 535.44 and 257.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388, 535.44 and 257.05 is: 354.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388 : 535.44 = 257.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388/535.44 = 257.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388x = 535.44 × 257.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388x = 137,634.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,634.85/388
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.73

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