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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.92, 530.40 and 266.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.92, 530.40 and 266.93 is: 367.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.92 : 530.40 = 266.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.92/530.40 = 266.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.92x = 530.40 × 266.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.92x = 141,579.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,579.67/384.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.82

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