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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.44, 520.56 and 267.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.44, 520.56 and 267.28 is: 368.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.44 : 520.56 = 267.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.44/520.56 = 267.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.44x = 520.56 × 267.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.44x = 139,135.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,135.28/377.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.63

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