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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.28, 534.30 and 269.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.28, 534.30 and 269.32 is: 371.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.28 : 534.30 = 269.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.28/534.30 = 269.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.28x = 534.30 × 269.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.28x = 143,897.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,897.68/387.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.56

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