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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.93, 512.98 and 266.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.93, 512.98 and 266.81 is: 367.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.93 : 512.98 = 266.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.93/512.98 = 266.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.93x = 512.98 × 266.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.93x = 136,864.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,864.96/371.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.99

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