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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.16, 527.98 and 266.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.16, 527.98 and 266.52 is: 367.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.16 : 527.98 = 266.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.16/527.98 = 266.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.16x = 527.98 × 266.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.16x = 140,717.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,717.23/383.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.25

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