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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377, 520.05 and 266.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377, 520.05 and 266.98 is: 368.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377 : 520.05 = 266.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377/520.05 = 266.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377x = 520.05 × 266.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377x = 138,839.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,839.35/377
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.27

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