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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.36, 510.38 and 266.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.36, 510.38 and 266.68 is: 367.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.36 : 510.38 = 266.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.36/510.38 = 266.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.36x = 510.38 × 266.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.36x = 136,108.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,108.14/370.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.50

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