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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.40, 526.88 and 265.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.40, 526.88 and 265.76 is: 366.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.40 : 526.88 = 265.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.40/526.88 = 265.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.40x = 526.88 × 265.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.40x = 140,023.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,023.63/382.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.17

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