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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.64, 527.60 and 266

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.64, 527.60 and 266 is: 366.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.64 : 527.60 = 266 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.64/527.60 = 266/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.64x = 527.60 × 266
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.64x = 140,341.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,341.60/382.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.77

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