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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.64, 511.56 and 266.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.64, 511.56 and 266.96 is: 368.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.64 : 511.56 = 266.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.64/511.56 = 266.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.64x = 511.56 × 266.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.64x = 136,566.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,566.06/370.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.46

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