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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.46, 520.38 and 266.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.46, 520.38 and 266.64 is: 367.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.46 : 520.38 = 266.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.46/520.38 = 266.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.46x = 520.38 × 266.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.46x = 138,754.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,754.12/377.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.60

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