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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.56, 520.29 and 272.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.56, 520.29 and 272.30 is: 375.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.56 : 520.29 = 272.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.56/520.29 = 272.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.56x = 520.29 × 272.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.56x = 141,672.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,672.37/377.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.23

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