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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.16, 573.36 and 266.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.16, 573.36 and 266.64 is: 400.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.16 : 573.36 = 266.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.16/573.36 = 266.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.16x = 573.36 × 266.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.16x = 152,880.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,880.71/382.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.04

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