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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.30, 536.07 and 270.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.30, 536.07 and 270.46 is: 373.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.30 : 536.07 = 270.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.30/536.07 = 270.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.30x = 536.07 × 270.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.30x = 144,985.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,985.49/388.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.39

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