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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.34, 520.47 and 272.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.34, 520.47 and 272.85 is: 376.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.34 : 520.47 = 272.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.34/520.47 = 272.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.34x = 520.47 × 272.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.34x = 142,010.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,010.24/377.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.35

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