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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.88, 533.12 and 270.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.88, 533.12 and 270.08 is: 372.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.88 : 533.12 = 270.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.88/533.12 = 270.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.88x = 533.12 × 270.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.88x = 143,985.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,985.05/386.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.17

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