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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.27, 519.65 and 266.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.27, 519.65 and 266.55 is: 367.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.27 : 519.65 = 266.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.27/519.65 = 266.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.27x = 519.65 × 266.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.27x = 138,514.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,514.85/377.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.15

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