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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.66, 518.26 and 265.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.66, 518.26 and 265.10 is: 365.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.66 : 518.26 = 265.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.66/518.26 = 265.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.66x = 518.26 × 265.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.66x = 137,387.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,387.47/375.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.72

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