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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.59, 535.98 and 241.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.59, 535.98 and 241.27 is: 332.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.59 : 535.98 = 241.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.59/535.98 = 241.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.59x = 535.98 × 241.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.59x = 129,315.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,315.89/388.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.78

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