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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382, 573.28 and 266.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382, 573.28 and 266.32 is: 399.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382 : 573.28 = 266.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382/573.28 = 266.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382x = 573.28 × 266.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382x = 152,675.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,675.93/382
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.68

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