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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.96, 536.34 and 264.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.96, 536.34 and 264.38 is: 364.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.96 : 536.34 = 264.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.96/536.34 = 264.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.96x = 536.34 × 264.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.96x = 141,794.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,794.89/388.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.55

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