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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.72, 518.22 and 265.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.72, 518.22 and 265.22 is: 365.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.72 : 518.22 = 265.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.72/518.22 = 265.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.72x = 518.22 × 265.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.72x = 137,442.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,442.31/375.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.81

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