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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.75, 536.68 and 272.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.75, 536.68 and 272.52 is: 376.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.75 : 536.68 = 272.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.75/536.68 = 272.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.75x = 536.68 × 272.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.75x = 146,256.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,256.03/388.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.22

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