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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.88, 533.64 and 270.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.88, 533.64 and 270.36 is: 372.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.88 : 533.64 = 270.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.88/533.64 = 270.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.88x = 533.64 × 270.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.88x = 144,274.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,274.91/386.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.92

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