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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.96, 573.48 and 267.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.96, 573.48 and 267.12 is: 400.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.96 : 573.48 = 267.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.96/573.48 = 267.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.96x = 573.48 × 267.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.96x = 153,187.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,187.98/382.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.01

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