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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.69, 572.87 and 266.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.69, 572.87 and 266.64 is: 400.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.69 : 572.87 = 266.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.69/572.87 = 266.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.69x = 572.87 × 266.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.69x = 152,748.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,748.72/381.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.19

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