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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.66, 527.48 and 266.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.66, 527.48 and 266.02 is: 366.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.66 : 527.48 = 266.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.66/527.48 = 266.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.66x = 527.48 × 266.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.66x = 140,320.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,320.23/382.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.70

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