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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.77, 512.33 and 265.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.77, 512.33 and 265.68 is: 367.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.77 : 512.33 = 265.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.77/512.33 = 265.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.77x = 512.33 × 265.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.77x = 136,114.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,114.51/370.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.11

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