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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.18, 532.17 and 269.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.18, 532.17 and 269.54 is: 371.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.18 : 532.17 = 269.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.18/532.17 = 269.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.18x = 532.17 × 269.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.18x = 143,438.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,438.44/386.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.43

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