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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.08, 534.10 and 270.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.08, 534.10 and 270.68 is: 373.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.08 : 534.10 = 270.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.08/534.10 = 270.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.08x = 534.10 × 270.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.08x = 144,570.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,570.19/387.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.49

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