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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.37, 531.19 and 267.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.37, 531.19 and 267.51 is: 368.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.37 : 531.19 = 267.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.37/531.19 = 267.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.37x = 531.19 × 267.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.37x = 142,098.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,098.64/385.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.73

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