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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.07, 513.14 and 266.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.07, 513.14 and 266.09 is: 366.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.07 : 513.14 = 266.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.07/513.14 = 266.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.07x = 513.14 × 266.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.07x = 136,541.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,541.42/372.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.98

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