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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.48, 572.70 and 267.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.48, 572.70 and 267.06 is: 399.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.48 : 572.70 = 267.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.48/572.70 = 267.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.48x = 572.70 × 267.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.48x = 152,945.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,945.26/382.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.88

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