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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.08, 533.02 and 269.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.08, 533.02 and 269.80 is: 372.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.08 : 533.02 = 269.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.08/533.02 = 269.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.08x = 533.02 × 269.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.08x = 143,808.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,808.80/386.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.48

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