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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.32, 531.58 and 268.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.32, 531.58 and 268.95 is: 371.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.32 : 531.58 = 268.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.32/531.58 = 268.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.32x = 531.58 × 268.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.32x = 142,968.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,968.44/385.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.04

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