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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.40, 535.41 and 264.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.40, 535.41 and 264.06 is: 364.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.40 : 535.41 = 264.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.40/535.41 = 264.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.40x = 535.41 × 264.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.40x = 141,380.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,380.36/388.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.01

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