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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.89, 536.58 and 264.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.89, 536.58 and 264.60 is: 365.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.89 : 536.58 = 264.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.89/536.58 = 264.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.89x = 536.58 × 264.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.89x = 141,979.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,979.07/388.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.09

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