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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.59, 573.57 and 266.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.59, 573.57 and 266.67 is: 399.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.59 : 573.57 = 266.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.59/573.57 = 266.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.59x = 573.57 × 266.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.59x = 152,953.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,953.91/382.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.79

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