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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.14, 534.02 and 269.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.14, 534.02 and 269.21 is: 371.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.14 : 534.02 = 269.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.14/534.02 = 269.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.14x = 534.02 × 269.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.14x = 143,763.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,763.51/387.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.35

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