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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.93, 525.37 and 269.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.93, 525.37 and 269.27 is: 371.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.93 : 525.37 = 269.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.93/525.37 = 269.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.93x = 525.37 × 269.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.93x = 141,466.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,466.28/380.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.37

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