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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.32, 528.82 and 266.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.32, 528.82 and 266.95 is: 368.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.32 : 528.82 = 266.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.32/528.82 = 266.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.32x = 528.82 × 266.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.32x = 141,168.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,168.50/383.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.28

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