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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.74, 519.87 and 266.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.74, 519.87 and 266.28 is: 367.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.74 : 519.87 = 266.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.74/519.87 = 266.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.74x = 519.87 × 266.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.74x = 138,430.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,430.98/376.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.44

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