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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.26, 533.20 and 269.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.26, 533.20 and 269.90 is: 372.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.26 : 533.20 = 269.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.26/533.20 = 269.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.26x = 533.20 × 269.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.26x = 143,910.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,910.68/386.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.57

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