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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.15, 533.06 and 268.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.15, 533.06 and 268.52 is: 370.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.15 : 533.06 = 268.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.15/533.06 = 268.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.15x = 533.06 × 268.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.15x = 143,136.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,136.27/386.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.68

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