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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.62, 519.56 and 266.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.62, 519.56 and 266.06 is: 367.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.62 : 519.56 = 266.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.62/519.56 = 266.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.62x = 519.56 × 266.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.62x = 138,234.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,234.13/376.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.04

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