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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.66, 531.45 and 268.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.66, 531.45 and 268.74 is: 371.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.66 : 531.45 = 268.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.66/531.45 = 268.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.66x = 531.45 × 268.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.66x = 142,821.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,821.87/384.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.29

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