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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.13, 516.39 and 269.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.13, 516.39 and 269.02 is: 371.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.13 : 516.39 = 269.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.13/516.39 = 269.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.13x = 516.39 × 269.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.13x = 138,919.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,919.24/374.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.31

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