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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.85, 519.08 and 266.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.85, 519.08 and 266.13 is: 366.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.85 : 519.08 = 266.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.85/519.08 = 266.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.85x = 519.08 × 266.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.85x = 138,141.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,141.43/376.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.57

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