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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.38, 519.72 and 266.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.38, 519.72 and 266.10 is: 367.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.38 : 519.72 = 266.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.38/519.72 = 266.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.38x = 519.72 × 266.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.38x = 138,297.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,297.49/376.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.44

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