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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.52, 536.11 and 264.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.52, 536.11 and 264.33 is: 364.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.52 : 536.11 = 264.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.52/536.11 = 264.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.52x = 536.11 × 264.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.52x = 141,710.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,710.30/388.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.75

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