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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.25, 533.07 and 270.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.25, 533.07 and 270.06 is: 372.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.25 : 533.07 = 270.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.25/533.07 = 270.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.25x = 533.07 × 270.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.25x = 143,960.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,960.88/386.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.71

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