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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.48, 511.32 and 265.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.48, 511.32 and 265.84 is: 366.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.48 : 511.32 = 265.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.48/511.32 = 265.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.48x = 511.32 × 265.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.48x = 135,929.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,929.31/370.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.90

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