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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.62, 524.82 and 269.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.62, 524.82 and 269.74 is: 371.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.62 : 524.82 = 269.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.62/524.82 = 269.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.62x = 524.82 × 269.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.62x = 141,564.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,564.95/380.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.93

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