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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.83, 529.91 and 267.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.83, 529.91 and 267.55 is: 369.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.83 : 529.91 = 267.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.83/529.91 = 267.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.83x = 529.91 × 267.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.83x = 141,777.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,777.42/383.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.38

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