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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.38, 533.94 and 269.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.38, 533.94 and 269.52 is: 371.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.38 : 533.94 = 269.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.38/533.94 = 269.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.38x = 533.94 × 269.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.38x = 143,907.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,907.51/387.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.49

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