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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.90, 536.94 and 270.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.90, 536.94 and 270.84 is: 373.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.90 : 536.94 = 270.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.90/536.94 = 270.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.90x = 536.94 × 270.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.90x = 145,424.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,424.83/388.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.94

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