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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.41, 519.27 and 265.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.41, 519.27 and 265.95 is: 366.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.41 : 519.27 = 265.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.41/519.27 = 265.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.41x = 519.27 × 265.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.41x = 138,099.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,099.86/376.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.89

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