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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.82, 574.18 and 266.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.82, 574.18 and 266.92 is: 400.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.82 : 574.18 = 266.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.82/574.18 = 266.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.82x = 574.18 × 266.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.82x = 153,258.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,258.02/382.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.34

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