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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.75, 521.46 and 267.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.75, 521.46 and 267.28 is: 368.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.75 : 521.46 = 267.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.75/521.46 = 267.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.75x = 521.46 × 267.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.75x = 139,374.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,374.53/377.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.96

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