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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.81, 518.66 and 263.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.81, 518.66 and 263.79 is: 364.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.81 : 518.66 = 263.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.81/518.66 = 263.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.81x = 518.66 × 263.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.81x = 136,816.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,816.00/375.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.06

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