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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.98, 530.97 and 267.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.98, 530.97 and 267.12 is: 368.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.98 : 530.97 = 267.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.98/530.97 = 267.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.98x = 530.97 × 267.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.98x = 141,832.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,832.71/384.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.42

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