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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.41, 533.87 and 270.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.41, 533.87 and 270.49 is: 373.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.41 : 533.87 = 270.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.41/533.87 = 270.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.41x = 533.87 × 270.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.41x = 144,406.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,406.50/386.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.71

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