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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.52, 536.18 and 264.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.52, 536.18 and 264.42 is: 364.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.52 : 536.18 = 264.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.52/536.18 = 264.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.52x = 536.18 × 264.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.52x = 141,776.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,776.72/388.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.91

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