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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.61, 536.23 and 264.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.61, 536.23 and 264.43 is: 364.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.61 : 536.23 = 264.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.61/536.23 = 264.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.61x = 536.23 × 264.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.61x = 141,796.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,796.30/388.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.88

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