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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.64, 535.24 and 272

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.64, 535.24 and 272 is: 374.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.64 : 535.24 = 272 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.64/535.24 = 272/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.64x = 535.24 × 272
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.64x = 145,585.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,585.28/388.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.60

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