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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.80, 521.52 and 367.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.80, 521.52 and 367.20 is: 508.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.80 : 521.52 = 367.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.80/521.52 = 367.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.80x = 521.52 × 367.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.80x = 191,502.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,502.14/376.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.23

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