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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.55, 529.52 and 265.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.55, 529.52 and 265.71 is: 366.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.55 : 529.52 = 265.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.55/529.52 = 265.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.55x = 529.52 × 265.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.55x = 140,697.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,697.43/383.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.83

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