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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.08, 535.65 and 263.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.08, 535.65 and 263.95 is: 364.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.08 : 535.65 = 263.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.08/535.65 = 263.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.08x = 535.65 × 263.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.08x = 141,382.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,382.49/388.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.31

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