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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.47, 536.16 and 255.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.47, 536.16 and 255.46 is: 352.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.47 : 536.16 = 255.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.47/536.16 = 255.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.47x = 536.16 × 255.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.47x = 136,967.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,967.05/388.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.58

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