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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.68, 535.09 and 270.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.68, 535.09 and 270.23 is: 372.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.68 : 535.09 = 270.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.68/535.09 = 270.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.68x = 535.09 × 270.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.68x = 144,597.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,597.37/387.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.98

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