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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.12, 530.84 and 267.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.12, 530.84 and 267.26 is: 368.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.12 : 530.84 = 267.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.12/530.84 = 267.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.12x = 530.84 × 267.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.12x = 141,874.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,874.29/385.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.39

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