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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.12, 576.82 and 269.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.12, 576.82 and 269.32 is: 403.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.12 : 576.82 = 269.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.12/576.82 = 269.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.12x = 576.82 × 269.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.12x = 155,349.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,349.16/385.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.38

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