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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.20, 536.04 and 264.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.20, 536.04 and 264.26 is: 364.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.20 : 536.04 = 264.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.20/536.04 = 264.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.20x = 536.04 × 264.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.20x = 141,653.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,653.93/388.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.90

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