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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.61, 521.25 and 267.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.61, 521.25 and 267.66 is: 369.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.61 : 521.25 = 267.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.61/521.25 = 267.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.61x = 521.25 × 267.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.61x = 139,517.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,517.78/377.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.48

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