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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.37, 530.37 and 266.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.37, 530.37 and 266.59 is: 367.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.37 : 530.37 = 266.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.37/530.37 = 266.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.37x = 530.37 × 266.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.37x = 141,391.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,391.34/384.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.85

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