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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.41, 536.25 and 270.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.41, 536.25 and 270.34 is: 373.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.41 : 536.25 = 270.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.41/536.25 = 270.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.41x = 536.25 × 270.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.41x = 144,969.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,969.83/388.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.24

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