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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.94, 536.60 and 264.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.94, 536.60 and 264.66 is: 365.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.94 : 536.60 = 264.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.94/536.60 = 264.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.94x = 536.60 × 264.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.94x = 142,016.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,016.56/388.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.14

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