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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.73, 512.26 and 266.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.73, 512.26 and 266.62 is: 367.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.73 : 512.26 = 266.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.73/512.26 = 266.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.73x = 512.26 × 266.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.73x = 136,578.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,578.76/371.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.41

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