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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.50, 536.40 and 272.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.50, 536.40 and 272.22 is: 375.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.50 : 536.40 = 272.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.50/536.40 = 272.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.50x = 536.40 × 272.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.50x = 146,018.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,018.81/388.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.85

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