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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.20, 520.32 and 272.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.20, 520.32 and 272.17 is: 375.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.20 : 520.32 = 272.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.20/520.32 = 272.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.20x = 520.32 × 272.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.20x = 141,615.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,615.49/377.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.44

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