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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.15, 529.97 and 267.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.15, 529.97 and 267.78 is: 369.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.15 : 529.97 = 267.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.15/529.97 = 267.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.15x = 529.97 × 267.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.15x = 141,913.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,913.79/384.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.42

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