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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.64, 521.13 and 267.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.64, 521.13 and 267.30 is: 368.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.64 : 521.13 = 267.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.64/521.13 = 267.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.64x = 521.13 × 267.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.64x = 139,299.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,299.05/377.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.87

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