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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.68, 536.48 and 270.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.68, 536.48 and 270.68 is: 373.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.68 : 536.48 = 270.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.68/536.48 = 270.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.68x = 536.48 × 270.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.68x = 145,211.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,211.39/388.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.60

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