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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.74, 511.50 and 266.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.74, 511.50 and 266.10 is: 367.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.74 : 511.50 = 266.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.74/511.50 = 266.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.74x = 511.50 × 266.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.74x = 136,110.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,110.15/370.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.13

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