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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.95, 574.44 and 267.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.95, 574.44 and 267.54 is: 401.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.95 : 574.44 = 267.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.95/574.44 = 267.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.95x = 574.44 × 267.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.95x = 153,685.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,685.68/382.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.32

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