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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.98, 532.35 and 268.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.98, 532.35 and 268.12 is: 369.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.98 : 532.35 = 268.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.98/532.35 = 268.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.98x = 532.35 × 268.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.98x = 142,733.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,733.68/385.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.80

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