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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.52, 522 and 360

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.52, 522 and 360 is: 497.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.52 : 522 = 360 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.52/522 = 360/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.52x = 522 × 360
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.52x = 187,920
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,920/377.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.77

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