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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.13, 530.02 and 265.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.13, 530.02 and 265.92 is: 366.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.13 : 530.02 = 265.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.13/530.02 = 265.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.13x = 530.02 × 265.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.13x = 140,943.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,943.58/384.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.92

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