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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.12, 512.25 and 266.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.12, 512.25 and 266.02 is: 367.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.12 : 512.25 = 266.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.12/512.25 = 266.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.12x = 512.25 × 266.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.12x = 136,268.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,268.75/371.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.18

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