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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.08, 532.72 and 269.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.08, 532.72 and 269.68 is: 372.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.08 : 532.72 = 269.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.08/532.72 = 269.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.08x = 532.72 × 269.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.08x = 143,663.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,663.93/386.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.11

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