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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.46, 536.56 and 272.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.46, 536.56 and 272.54 is: 376.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.46 : 536.56 = 272.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.46/536.56 = 272.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.46x = 536.56 × 272.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.46x = 146,230.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,230.70/388.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.44

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