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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.52, 521.07 and 267.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.52, 521.07 and 267.03 is: 368.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.52 : 521.07 = 267.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.52/521.07 = 267.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.52x = 521.07 × 267.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.52x = 139,141.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,141.32/377.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.57

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