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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.66, 536.42 and 255.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.66, 536.42 and 255.65 is: 352.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.66 : 536.42 = 255.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.66/536.42 = 255.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.66x = 536.42 × 255.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.66x = 137,133.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,133.73/388.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.84

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