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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.55, 536.03 and 264.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.55, 536.03 and 264.01 is: 364.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.55 : 536.03 = 264.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.55/536.03 = 264.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.55x = 536.03 × 264.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.55x = 141,517.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,517.28/388.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.22

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