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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.40, 512.40 and 266.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.40, 512.40 and 266.29 is: 367.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.40 : 512.40 = 266.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.40/512.40 = 266.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.40x = 512.40 × 266.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.40x = 136,447.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,447.00/371.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.39

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