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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.20, 511.55 and 266.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.20, 511.55 and 266.11 is: 366.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.20 : 511.55 = 266.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.20/511.55 = 266.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.20x = 511.55 × 266.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.20x = 136,128.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,128.57/371.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.73

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