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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.22, 573.01 and 266.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.22, 573.01 and 266.32 is: 399.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.22 : 573.01 = 266.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.22/573.01 = 266.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.22x = 573.01 × 266.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.22x = 152,602.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,602.69/382.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.26

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