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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.83, 528.54 and 266.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.83, 528.54 and 266.55 is: 368.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.83 : 528.54 = 266.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.83/528.54 = 266.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.83x = 528.54 × 266.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.83x = 140,882.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,882.34/382.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.00

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