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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.75, 519.95 and 272.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.75, 519.95 and 272.67 is: 375.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.75 : 519.95 = 272.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.75/519.95 = 272.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.75x = 519.95 × 272.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.75x = 141,773.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,773.40/377.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.32

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