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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.20, 518.94 and 265.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.20, 518.94 and 265.32 is: 365.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.20 : 518.94 = 265.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.20/518.94 = 265.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.20x = 518.94 × 265.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.20x = 137,685.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,685.16/376.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.99

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