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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.40, 520.12 and 266.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.40, 520.12 and 266.72 is: 367.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.40 : 520.12 = 266.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.40/520.12 = 266.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.40x = 520.12 × 266.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.40x = 138,726.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,726.41/377.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.58

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