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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.70, 532.10 and 269.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.70, 532.10 and 269.33 is: 371.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.70 : 532.10 = 269.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.70/532.10 = 269.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.70x = 532.10 × 269.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.70x = 143,308.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,308.51/385.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.56

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