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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.43, 573.62 and 266.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.43, 573.62 and 266.54 is: 399.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.43 : 573.62 = 266.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.43/573.62 = 266.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.43x = 573.62 × 266.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.43x = 152,890.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,890.47/382.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.79

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