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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.36, 520.08 and 273.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.36, 520.08 and 273.68 is: 377.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.36 : 520.08 = 273.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.36/520.08 = 273.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.36x = 520.08 × 273.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.36x = 142,335.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,335.49/377.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.19

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