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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.47, 520.02 and 266.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.47, 520.02 and 266.31 is: 367.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.47 : 520.02 = 266.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.47/520.02 = 266.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.47x = 520.02 × 266.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.47x = 138,486.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,486.53/376.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.86

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