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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.98, 532.19 and 268.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.98, 532.19 and 268.05 is: 369.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.98 : 532.19 = 268.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.98/532.19 = 268.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.98x = 532.19 × 268.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.98x = 142,653.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,653.52/385.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.59

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