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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.24, 527.60 and 266.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.24, 527.60 and 266.08 is: 367.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.24 : 527.60 = 266.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.24/527.60 = 266.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.24x = 527.60 × 266.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.24x = 140,383.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,383.81/382.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.27

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