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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.26, 535.68 and 271.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.26, 535.68 and 271.89 is: 375.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.26 : 535.68 = 271.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.26/535.68 = 271.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.26x = 535.68 × 271.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.26x = 145,646.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,646.04/388.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.13

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