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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.17, 535.64 and 257.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.17, 535.64 and 257.22 is: 354.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.17 : 535.64 = 257.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.17/535.64 = 257.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.17x = 535.64 × 257.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.17x = 137,776.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,776.03/388.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.94

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