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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.14, 530.35 and 264.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.14, 530.35 and 264.70 is: 365.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.14 : 530.35 = 264.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.14/530.35 = 264.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.14x = 530.35 × 264.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.14x = 140,383.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,383.65/384.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.45

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