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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.99, 531.35 and 267.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.99, 531.35 and 267.13 is: 368.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.99 : 531.35 = 267.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.99/531.35 = 267.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.99x = 531.35 × 267.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.99x = 141,939.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,939.53/384.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.68

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