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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.34, 518.94 and 265.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.34, 518.94 and 265.77 is: 366.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.34 : 518.94 = 265.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.34/518.94 = 265.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.34x = 518.94 × 265.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.34x = 137,918.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,918.68/376.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.48

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