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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.88, 520.25 and 266.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.88, 520.25 and 266.62 is: 368.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.88 : 520.25 = 266.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.88/520.25 = 266.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.88x = 520.25 × 266.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.88x = 138,706.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,706.68/376.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.04

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