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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.37, 529.81 and 266.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.37, 529.81 and 266.51 is: 367.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.37 : 529.81 = 266.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.37/529.81 = 266.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.37x = 529.81 × 266.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.37x = 141,200.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,200.32/384.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.36

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