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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.35, 519.56 and 265.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.35, 519.56 and 265.93 is: 367.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.35 : 519.56 = 265.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.35/519.56 = 265.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.35x = 519.56 × 265.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.35x = 138,169.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,169.38/376.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.13

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