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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.98, 529.59 and 266.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.98, 529.59 and 266.12 is: 367.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.98 : 529.59 = 266.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.98/529.59 = 266.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.98x = 529.59 × 266.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.98x = 140,935.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,935.56/383.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.04

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