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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.13, 512.07 and 266.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.13, 512.07 and 266.20 is: 367.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.13 : 512.07 = 266.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.13/512.07 = 266.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.13x = 512.07 × 266.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.13x = 136,313.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,313.03/371.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.29

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