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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.14, 510.48 and 265.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.14, 510.48 and 265.38 is: 366.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.14 : 510.48 = 265.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.14/510.48 = 265.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.14x = 510.48 × 265.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.14x = 135,471.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,471.18/370.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.00

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