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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.94, 571.98 and 266.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.94, 571.98 and 266.50 is: 399.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.94 : 571.98 = 266.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.94/571.98 = 266.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.94x = 571.98 × 266.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.94x = 152,432.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,432.67/381.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.10

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