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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.66, 536.24 and 270.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.66, 536.24 and 270.50 is: 373.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.66 : 536.24 = 270.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.66/536.24 = 270.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.66x = 536.24 × 270.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.66x = 145,053.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,053.43/388.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.22

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