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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.36, 528.24 and 266.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.36, 528.24 and 266.32 is: 367.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.36 : 528.24 = 266.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.36/528.24 = 266.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.36x = 528.24 × 266.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.36x = 140,680.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,680.88/382.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.93

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