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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.16, 521.20 and 272.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.16, 521.20 and 272.60 is: 376.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.16 : 521.20 = 272.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.16/521.20 = 272.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.16x = 521.20 × 272.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.16x = 142,076.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,076.51/377.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.70

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