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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.87, 529.47 and 265.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.87, 529.47 and 265.88 is: 366.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.87 : 529.47 = 265.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.87/529.47 = 265.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.87x = 529.47 × 265.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.87x = 140,775.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,775.48/383.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.73

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