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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.38, 518.34 and 265.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.38, 518.34 and 265.10 is: 366.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.38 : 518.34 = 265.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.38/518.34 = 265.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.38x = 518.34 × 265.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.38x = 137,411.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,411.93/375.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.06

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