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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.62, 528.24 and 265.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.62, 528.24 and 265.98 is: 367.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.62 : 528.24 = 265.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.62/528.24 = 265.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.62x = 528.24 × 265.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.62x = 140,501.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,501.28/382.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.21

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