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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.60, 536.06 and 255.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.60, 536.06 and 255.82 is: 352.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.60 : 536.06 = 255.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.60/536.06 = 255.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.60x = 536.06 × 255.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.60x = 137,134.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,134.87/388.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.89

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