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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.66, 536.01 and 262.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.66, 536.01 and 262.40 is: 361.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.66 : 536.01 = 262.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.66/536.01 = 262.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.66x = 536.01 × 262.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.66x = 140,647.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,647.71/388.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.88

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