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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.68, 572.50 and 265.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.68, 572.50 and 265.79 is: 398.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.68 : 572.50 = 265.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.68/572.50 = 265.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.68x = 572.50 × 265.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.68x = 152,161.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,161.25/381.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.67

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