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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.76, 519.48 and 266.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.76, 519.48 and 266.12 is: 366.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.76 : 519.48 = 266.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.76/519.48 = 266.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.76x = 519.48 × 266.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.76x = 138,244.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,244.02/376.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.93

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