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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.86, 536.34 and 264.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.86, 536.34 and 264.30 is: 364.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.86 : 536.34 = 264.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.86/536.34 = 264.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.86x = 536.34 × 264.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.86x = 141,754.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,754.66/388.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.54

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