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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.68, 532.86 and 270.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.68, 532.86 and 270.04 is: 372.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.68 : 532.86 = 270.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.68/532.86 = 270.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.68x = 532.86 × 270.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.68x = 143,890.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,890.85/386.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.12

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