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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.15, 571.77 and 266.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.15, 571.77 and 266.80 is: 399.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.15 : 571.77 = 266.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.15/571.77 = 266.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.15x = 571.77 × 266.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.15x = 152,548.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,548.24/382.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.18

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