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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.09, 530.66 and 268.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.09, 530.66 and 268.45 is: 369.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.09 : 530.66 = 268.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.09/530.66 = 268.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.09x = 530.66 × 268.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.09x = 142,455.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,455.68/385.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.93

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