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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.94, 534.14 and 268.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.94, 534.14 and 268.89 is: 371.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.94 : 534.14 = 268.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.94/534.14 = 268.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.94x = 534.14 × 268.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.94x = 143,624.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,624.90/386.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.18

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