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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.54, 573.02 and 267.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.54, 573.02 and 267.22 is: 400.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.54 : 573.02 = 267.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.54/573.02 = 267.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.54x = 573.02 × 267.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.54x = 153,125.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,125.90/382.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.29

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