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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.67, 511 and 265.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.67, 511 and 265.57 is: 366.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.67 : 511 = 265.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.67/511 = 265.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.67x = 511 × 265.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.67x = 135,706.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,706.27/370.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.11

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