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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.85, 536.76 and 270.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.85, 536.76 and 270.81 is: 373.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.85 : 536.76 = 270.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.85/536.76 = 270.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.85x = 536.76 × 270.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.85x = 145,359.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,359.98/388.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.82

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