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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.14, 535.95 and 264.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.14, 535.95 and 264.06 is: 364.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.14 : 535.95 = 264.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.14/535.95 = 264.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.14x = 535.95 × 264.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.14x = 141,522.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,522.96/388.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.62

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