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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.05, 535.34 and 263.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.05, 535.34 and 263.51 is: 363.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.05 : 535.34 = 263.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.05/535.34 = 263.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.05x = 535.34 × 263.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.05x = 141,067.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,067.43/388.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.53

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