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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.73, 510.89 and 265.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.73, 510.89 and 265.62 is: 366.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.73 : 510.89 = 265.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.73/510.89 = 265.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.73x = 510.89 × 265.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.73x = 135,701.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,701.27/370.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.04

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