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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.84, 573.94 and 266.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.84, 573.94 and 266.95 is: 400.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.84 : 573.94 = 266.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.84/573.94 = 266.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.84x = 573.94 × 266.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.84x = 153,210.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,210.41/382.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.19

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