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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.70, 521.67 and 267.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.70, 521.67 and 267.66 is: 369.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.70 : 521.67 = 267.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.70/521.67 = 267.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.70x = 521.67 × 267.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.70x = 139,630.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,630.19/377.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.69

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