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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.19, 535.41 and 263.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.19, 535.41 and 263.96 is: 364.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.19 : 535.41 = 263.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.19/535.41 = 263.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.19x = 535.41 × 263.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.19x = 141,326.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,326.15/388.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.06

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