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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.78, 535.96 and 264.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.78, 535.96 and 264.24 is: 364.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.78 : 535.96 = 264.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.78/535.96 = 264.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.78x = 535.96 × 264.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.78x = 141,622.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,622.07/388.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.27

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