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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.71, 511.38 and 265.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.71, 511.38 and 265.82 is: 366.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.71 : 511.38 = 265.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.71/511.38 = 265.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.71x = 511.38 × 265.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.71x = 135,932.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,932.47/370.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.68

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