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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.72, 524.87 and 373.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.72, 524.87 and 373.76 is: 519.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.72 : 524.87 = 373.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.72/524.87 = 373.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.72x = 524.87 × 373.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.72x = 196,175.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,175.41/377.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.37

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