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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.63, 532.25 and 269.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.63, 532.25 and 269.13 is: 371.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.63 : 532.25 = 269.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.63/532.25 = 269.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.63x = 532.25 × 269.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.63x = 143,244.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,244.44/385.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.46

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