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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.89, 516.63 and 269.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.89, 516.63 and 269.79 is: 371.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.89 : 516.63 = 269.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.89/516.63 = 269.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.89x = 516.63 × 269.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.89x = 139,384.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,384.56/374.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.80

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