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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.77, 527.92 and 266.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.77, 527.92 and 266.13 is: 367.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.77 : 527.92 = 266.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.77/527.92 = 266.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.77x = 527.92 × 266.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.77x = 140,494.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,494.68/382.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.05

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