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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.36, 531 and 268.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.36, 531 and 268.26 is: 370.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.36 : 531 = 268.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.36/531 = 268.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.36x = 531 × 268.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.36x = 142,446.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,446.06/384.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.61

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