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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.38, 534.40 and 269.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.38, 534.40 and 269.53 is: 371.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.38 : 534.40 = 269.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.38/534.40 = 269.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.38x = 534.40 × 269.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.38x = 144,034.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,034.82/387.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.82

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