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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.81, 520.67 and 272.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.81, 520.67 and 272.72 is: 375.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.81 : 520.67 = 272.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.81/520.67 = 272.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.81x = 520.67 × 272.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.81x = 141,993.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,993.16/377.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.84

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