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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.59, 520.62 and 272.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.59, 520.62 and 272.51 is: 375.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.59 : 520.62 = 272.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.59/520.62 = 272.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.59x = 520.62 × 272.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.59x = 141,874.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,874.16/377.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.74

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