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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.62, 520.75 and 273.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.62, 520.75 and 273.40 is: 377.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.62 : 520.75 = 273.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.62/520.75 = 273.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.62x = 520.75 × 273.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.62x = 142,373.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,373.05/377.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.03

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