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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.25, 520.43 and 266.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.25, 520.43 and 266.79 is: 368.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.25 : 520.43 = 266.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.25/520.43 = 266.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.25x = 520.43 × 266.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.25x = 138,842.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,842.98/377.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.04

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