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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.13, 528.80 and 266.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.13, 528.80 and 266.63 is: 368.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.13 : 528.80 = 266.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.13/528.80 = 266.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.13x = 528.80 × 266.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.13x = 140,989.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,989.97/383.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.00

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