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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.72, 565.31 and 266.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.72, 565.31 and 266.96 is: 400.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.72 : 565.31 = 266.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.72/565.31 = 266.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.72x = 565.31 × 266.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.72x = 150,915.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,915.16/376.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.60

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