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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.40, 519.76 and 266.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.40, 519.76 and 266.08 is: 367.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.40 : 519.76 = 266.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.40/519.76 = 266.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.40x = 519.76 × 266.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.40x = 138,297.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,297.74/376.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.42

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