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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.91, 517.79 and 265.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.91, 517.79 and 265.19 is: 365.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.91 : 517.79 = 265.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.91/517.79 = 265.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.91x = 517.79 × 265.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.91x = 137,312.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,312.70/375.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.28

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