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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.64, 531.04 and 268.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.64, 531.04 and 268.16 is: 370.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.64 : 531.04 = 268.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.64/531.04 = 268.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.64x = 531.04 × 268.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.64x = 142,403.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,403.69/384.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.23

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