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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.10, 534.36 and 269.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.10, 534.36 and 269.38 is: 371.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.10 : 534.36 = 269.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.10/534.36 = 269.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.10x = 534.36 × 269.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.10x = 143,945.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,945.90/387.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.86

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