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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.70, 519.23 and 266.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.70, 519.23 and 266.00 is: 366.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.70 : 519.23 = 266.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.70/519.23 = 266.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.70x = 519.23 × 266.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.70x = 138,113.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,113.25/376.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.64

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