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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.87, 518.70 and 265.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.87, 518.70 and 265.11 is: 365.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.87 : 518.70 = 265.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.87/518.70 = 265.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.87x = 518.70 × 265.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.87x = 137,512.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,512.56/375.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.85

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