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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.38, 527.88 and 266.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.38, 527.88 and 266.14 is: 367.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.38 : 527.88 = 266.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.38/527.88 = 266.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.38x = 527.88 × 266.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.38x = 140,489.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,489.98/382.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.41

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