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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.06, 562.02 and 266.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.06, 562.02 and 266.70 is: 399.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.06 : 562.02 = 266.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.06/562.02 = 266.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.06x = 562.02 × 266.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.06x = 149,890.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,890.73/375.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.64

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