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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.90, 572.55 and 266.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.90, 572.55 and 266.02 is: 398.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.90 : 572.55 = 266.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.90/572.55 = 266.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.90x = 572.55 × 266.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.90x = 152,309.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,309.75/381.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.82

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