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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.74, 518.50 and 265.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.74, 518.50 and 265.48 is: 366.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.74 : 518.50 = 265.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.74/518.50 = 265.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.74x = 518.50 × 265.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.74x = 137,650.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,650.42/375.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.35

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