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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.32, 510.18 and 266.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.32, 510.18 and 266.36 is: 367.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.32 : 510.18 = 266.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.32/510.18 = 266.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.32x = 510.18 × 266.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.32x = 135,891.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,891.54/369.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.95

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