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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.27, 573.54 and 266.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.27, 573.54 and 266.66 is: 400.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.27 : 573.54 = 266.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.27/573.54 = 266.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.27x = 573.54 × 266.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.27x = 152,940.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,940.18/382.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.08

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