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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.18, 530.59 and 267.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.18, 530.59 and 267.54 is: 369.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.18 : 530.59 = 267.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.18/530.59 = 267.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.18x = 530.59 × 267.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.18x = 141,954.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,954.05/384.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.50

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