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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.56, 527.28 and 265.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.56, 527.28 and 265.92 is: 366.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.56 : 527.28 = 265.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.56/527.28 = 265.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.56x = 527.28 × 265.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.56x = 140,214.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,214.30/382.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.52

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