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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.11, 515.93 and 269.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.11, 515.93 and 269.89 is: 372.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.11 : 515.93 = 269.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.11/515.93 = 269.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.11x = 515.93 × 269.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.11x = 139,241.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,241.71/374.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.20

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