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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.75, 536.19 and 270.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.75, 536.19 and 270.76 is: 373.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.75 : 536.19 = 270.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.75/536.19 = 270.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.75x = 536.19 × 270.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.75x = 145,182.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,182.00/388.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.46

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