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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.25, 534.41 and 270.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.25, 534.41 and 270.88 is: 373.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.25 : 534.41 = 270.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.25/534.41 = 270.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.25x = 534.41 × 270.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.25x = 144,760.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,760.98/387.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.82

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