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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.14, 535.83 and 271.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.14, 535.83 and 271.74 is: 375.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.14 : 535.83 = 271.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.14/535.83 = 271.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.14x = 535.83 × 271.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.14x = 145,606.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,606.44/388.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.14

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