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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.19, 531.72 and 267.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.19, 531.72 and 267.14 is: 368.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.19 : 531.72 = 267.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.19/531.72 = 267.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.19x = 531.72 × 267.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.19x = 142,041.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,041.02/385.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.76

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