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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.20, 510.66 and 265.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.20, 510.66 and 265.14 is: 365.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.20 : 510.66 = 265.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.20/510.66 = 265.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.20x = 510.66 × 265.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.20x = 135,396.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,396.39/370.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.74

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