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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.62, 536.31 and 264.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.62, 536.31 and 264.53 is: 365.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.62 : 536.31 = 264.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.62/536.31 = 264.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.62x = 536.31 × 264.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.62x = 141,867.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,867.40/388.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.05

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