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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.89, 511.33 and 266.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.89, 511.33 and 266.13 is: 366.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.89 : 511.33 = 266.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.89/511.33 = 266.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.89x = 511.33 × 266.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.89x = 136,080.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,080.25/370.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.90

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