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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.33, 572.28 and 266.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.33, 572.28 and 266.23 is: 398.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.33 : 572.28 = 266.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.33/572.28 = 266.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.33x = 572.28 × 266.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.33x = 152,358.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,358.10/382.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.50

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