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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.14, 521.27 and 265.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.14, 521.27 and 265.75 is: 366.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.14 : 521.27 = 265.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.14/521.27 = 265.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.14x = 521.27 × 265.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.14x = 138,524.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,524.87/378.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.34

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