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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.32, 535.20 and 271.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.32, 535.20 and 271.68 is: 374.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.32 : 535.20 = 271.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.32/535.20 = 271.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.32x = 535.20 × 271.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.32x = 145,403.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,403.14/388.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.44

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