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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.34, 510.76 and 265.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.34, 510.76 and 265.45 is: 366.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.34 : 510.76 = 265.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.34/510.76 = 265.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.34x = 510.76 × 265.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.34x = 135,581.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,581.24/370.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.10

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