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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.05, 524.27 and 269.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.05, 524.27 and 269.57 is: 371.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.05 : 524.27 = 269.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.05/524.27 = 269.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.05x = 524.27 × 269.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.05x = 141,329.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,329.45/380.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.87

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