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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.50, 531.89 and 267.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.50, 531.89 and 267.28 is: 368.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.50 : 531.89 = 267.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.50/531.89 = 267.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.50x = 531.89 × 267.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.50x = 142,162.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,162.90/385.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.78

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