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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.82, 521.40 and 267.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.82, 521.40 and 267.49 is: 369.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.82 : 521.40 = 267.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.82/521.40 = 267.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.82x = 521.40 × 267.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.82x = 139,469.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,469.29/377.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.14

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