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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.56, 536.01 and 257.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.56, 536.01 and 257.52 is: 355.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.56 : 536.01 = 257.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.56/536.01 = 257.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.56x = 536.01 × 257.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.56x = 138,033.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,033.30/388.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.24

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