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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.55, 512.46 and 266.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.55, 512.46 and 266.43 is: 367.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.55 : 512.46 = 266.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.55/512.46 = 266.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.55x = 512.46 × 266.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.55x = 136,534.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,534.72/371.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.47

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