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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384, 529.62 and 265.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384, 529.62 and 265.92 is: 366.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384 : 529.62 = 265.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384/529.62 = 265.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384x = 529.62 × 265.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384x = 140,836.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,836.55/384
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.76

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