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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.55, 520.68 and 272.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.55, 520.68 and 272.58 is: 375.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.55 : 520.68 = 272.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.55/520.68 = 272.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.55x = 520.68 × 272.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.55x = 141,926.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,926.95/377.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.92

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