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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.68, 520.89 and 266.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.68, 520.89 and 266.02 is: 366.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.68 : 520.89 = 266.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.68/520.89 = 266.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.68x = 520.89 × 266.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.68x = 138,567.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,567.33/377.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.89

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