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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.57, 533 and 268.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.57, 533 and 268.65 is: 370.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.57 : 533 = 268.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.57/533 = 268.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.57x = 533 × 268.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.57x = 143,190.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,190.45/386.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.41

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