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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.69, 520.62 and 266.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.69, 520.62 and 266.99 is: 368.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.69 : 520.62 = 266.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.69/520.62 = 266.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.69x = 520.62 × 266.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.69x = 139,000.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,000.33/377.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.03

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