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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.42, 520.88 and 272.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.42, 520.88 and 272.84 is: 376.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.42 : 520.88 = 272.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.42/520.88 = 272.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.42x = 520.88 × 272.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.42x = 142,112.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,112.93/377.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.54

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