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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.14, 529.61 and 265.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.14, 529.61 and 265.90 is: 366.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.14 : 529.61 = 265.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.14/529.61 = 265.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.14x = 529.61 × 265.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.14x = 140,823.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,823.30/384.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.59

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