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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.08, 513.14 and 266.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.08, 513.14 and 266.10 is: 366.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.08 : 513.14 = 266.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.08/513.14 = 266.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.08x = 513.14 × 266.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.08x = 136,546.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,546.55/372.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.98

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