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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.96, 528.28 and 266.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.96, 528.28 and 266.32 is: 367.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.96 : 528.28 = 266.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.96/528.28 = 266.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.96x = 528.28 × 266.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.96x = 140,691.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,691.53/382.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.38

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