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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.18, 529.74 and 266.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.18, 529.74 and 266.19 is: 367.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.18 : 529.74 = 266.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.18/529.74 = 266.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.18x = 529.74 × 266.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.18x = 141,011.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,011.49/384.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.05

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