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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.76, 572.96 and 265.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.76, 572.96 and 265.96 is: 399.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.76 : 572.96 = 265.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.76/572.96 = 265.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.76x = 572.96 × 265.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.76x = 152,384.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,384.44/381.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.16

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