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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.16, 529.38 and 267.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.16, 529.38 and 267.24 is: 369.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.16 : 529.38 = 267.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.16/529.38 = 267.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.16x = 529.38 × 267.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.16x = 141,471.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,471.51/383.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.22

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