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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.34, 572.28 and 266.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.34, 572.28 and 266.06 is: 399.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.34 : 572.28 = 266.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.34/572.28 = 266.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.34x = 572.28 × 266.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.34x = 152,260.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,260.82/381.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.28

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