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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.27, 521.10 and 267.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.27, 521.10 and 267.23 is: 369.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.27 : 521.10 = 267.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.27/521.10 = 267.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.27x = 521.10 × 267.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.27x = 139,254.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,254.86/377.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.11

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