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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.95, 520.32 and 266.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.95, 520.32 and 266.69 is: 368.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.95 : 520.32 = 266.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.95/520.32 = 266.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.95x = 520.32 × 266.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.95x = 138,766.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,766.44/376.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.13

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