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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.59, 531.48 and 267.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.59, 531.48 and 267.74 is: 369.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.59 : 531.48 = 267.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.59/531.48 = 267.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.59x = 531.48 × 267.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.59x = 142,295.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,295.80/385.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.03

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