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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.57, 519.06 and 265.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.57, 519.06 and 265.87 is: 366.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.57 : 519.06 = 265.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.57/519.06 = 265.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.57x = 519.06 × 265.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.57x = 138,002.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,002.48/376.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.47

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