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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.14, 515.82 and 269.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.14, 515.82 and 269.38 is: 371.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.14 : 515.82 = 269.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.14/515.82 = 269.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.14x = 515.82 × 269.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.14x = 138,951.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,951.59/374.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.39

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