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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.26, 520.76 and 265.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.26, 520.76 and 265.34 is: 366.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.26 : 520.76 = 265.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.26/520.76 = 265.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.26x = 520.76 × 265.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.26x = 138,180.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,180.42/377.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.28

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