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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377, 520.01 and 271.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377, 520.01 and 271.91 is: 375.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377 : 520.01 = 271.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377/520.01 = 271.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377x = 520.01 × 271.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377x = 141,395.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,395.92/377
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.06

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