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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.48, 535.96 and 255.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.48, 535.96 and 255.68 is: 352.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.48 : 535.96 = 255.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.48/535.96 = 255.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.48x = 535.96 × 255.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.48x = 137,034.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,034.25/388.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.74

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