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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.12, 572.32 and 266.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.12, 572.32 and 266.32 is: 398.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.12 : 572.32 = 266.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.12/572.32 = 266.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.12x = 572.32 × 266.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.12x = 152,420.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,420.26/382.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.88

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