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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.36, 535.97 and 257.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.36, 535.97 and 257.14 is: 354.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.36 : 535.97 = 257.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.36/535.97 = 257.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.36x = 535.97 × 257.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.36x = 137,819.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,819.33/388.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.88

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