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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.67, 520.64 and 265.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.67, 520.64 and 265.30 is: 365.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.67 : 520.64 = 265.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.67/520.64 = 265.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.67x = 520.64 × 265.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.67x = 138,126.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,126.63/377.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.73

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