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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.90, 535.35 and 269.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.90, 535.35 and 269.85 is: 372.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.90 : 535.35 = 269.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.90/535.35 = 269.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.90x = 535.35 × 269.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.90x = 144,464.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,464.20/387.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.43

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