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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.70, 573.01 and 266.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.70, 573.01 and 266.90 is: 399.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.70 : 573.01 = 266.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.70/573.01 = 266.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.70x = 573.01 × 266.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.70x = 152,936.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,936.37/382.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.62

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