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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.14, 522.64 and 266.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.14, 522.64 and 266.75 is: 367.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.14 : 522.64 = 266.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.14/522.64 = 266.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.14x = 522.64 × 266.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.14x = 139,414.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,414.22/379.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.71

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