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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.37, 535.82 and 263.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.37, 535.82 and 263.81 is: 363.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.37 : 535.82 = 263.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.37/535.82 = 263.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.37x = 535.82 × 263.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.37x = 141,353.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,353.19/388.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.97

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