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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.03, 561.60 and 266.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.03, 561.60 and 266.76 is: 399.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.03 : 561.60 = 266.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.03/561.60 = 266.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.03x = 561.60 × 266.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.03x = 149,812.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,812.42/375.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.47

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