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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.11, 531.23 and 267.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.11, 531.23 and 267.12 is: 368.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.11 : 531.23 = 267.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.11/531.23 = 267.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.11x = 531.23 × 267.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.11x = 141,900.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,900.82/385.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.47

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