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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.80, 528.48 and 264.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.80, 528.48 and 264.96 is: 365.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.80 : 528.48 = 264.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.80/528.48 = 264.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.80x = 528.48 × 264.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.80x = 140,026.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,026.06/382.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.79

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