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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.64, 516.72 and 269.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.64, 516.72 and 269.88 is: 372.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.64 : 516.72 = 269.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.64/516.72 = 269.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.64x = 516.72 × 269.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.64x = 139,452.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,452.39/374.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.23

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