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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.80, 518.72 and 264.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.80, 518.72 and 264.96 is: 365.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.80 : 518.72 = 264.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.80/518.72 = 264.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.80x = 518.72 × 264.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.80x = 137,438.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,438.73/375.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.73

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