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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.02, 519.37 and 265.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.02, 519.37 and 265.98 is: 367.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.02 : 519.37 = 265.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.02/519.37 = 265.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.02x = 519.37 × 265.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.02x = 138,142.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,142.03/376.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.38

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