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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.19, 524.97 and 269.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.19, 524.97 and 269.63 is: 372.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.19 : 524.97 = 269.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.19/524.97 = 269.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.19x = 524.97 × 269.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.19x = 141,543.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,543.69/380.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.30

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