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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.80, 536.04 and 272.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.80, 536.04 and 272.52 is: 375.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.80 : 536.04 = 272.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.80/536.04 = 272.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.80x = 536.04 × 272.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.80x = 146,081.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,081.62/388.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.72

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