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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.55, 521.16 and 367.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.55, 521.16 and 367.14 is: 506.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.55 : 521.16 = 367.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.55/521.16 = 367.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.55x = 521.16 × 367.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.55x = 191,336.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,336.85/377.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.79

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