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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.36, 518.10 and 264.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.36, 518.10 and 264.86 is: 365.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.36 : 518.10 = 264.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.36/518.10 = 264.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.36x = 518.10 × 264.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.36x = 137,221.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,221.38/375.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.57

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