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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.79, 520.35 and 267.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.79, 520.35 and 267.08 is: 367.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.79 : 520.35 = 267.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.79/520.35 = 267.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.79x = 520.35 × 267.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.79x = 138,972.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,972.48/377.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.86

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