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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.79, 519.81 and 266.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.79, 519.81 and 266.22 is: 367.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.79 : 519.81 = 266.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.79/519.81 = 266.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.79x = 519.81 × 266.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.79x = 138,383.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,383.82/376.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.28

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