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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.60, 521.17 and 367.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.60, 521.17 and 367.74 is: 507.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.60 : 521.17 = 367.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.60/521.17 = 367.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.60x = 521.17 × 367.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.60x = 191,654.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,654.14/377.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.57

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