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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.69, 519.30 and 265.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.69, 519.30 and 265.84 is: 366.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.69 : 519.30 = 265.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.69/519.30 = 265.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.69x = 519.30 × 265.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.69x = 138,050.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,050.71/376.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.48

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