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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.53, 572.87 and 265.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.53, 572.87 and 265.07 is: 396.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.53 : 572.87 = 265.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.53/572.87 = 265.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.53x = 572.87 × 265.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.53x = 151,850.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,850.65/382.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.96

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