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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.49, 572.71 and 267.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.49, 572.71 and 267.06 is: 399.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.49 : 572.71 = 267.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.49/572.71 = 267.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.49x = 572.71 × 267.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.49x = 152,947.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,947.93/382.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.87

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