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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.75, 520.26 and 373.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.75, 520.26 and 373.80 is: 514.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.75 : 520.26 = 373.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.75/520.26 = 373.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.75x = 520.26 × 373.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.75x = 194,473.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,473.19/377.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.83

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