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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.05, 572.04 and 266.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.05, 572.04 and 266.13 is: 398.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.05 : 572.04 = 266.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.05/572.04 = 266.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.05x = 572.04 × 266.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.05x = 152,237.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,237.01/382.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.47

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