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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.32, 535.56 and 268.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.32, 535.56 and 268.56 is: 370.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.32 : 535.56 = 268.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.32/535.56 = 268.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.32x = 535.56 × 268.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.32x = 143,829.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,829.99/388.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.39

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