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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.88, 520.88 and 267.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.88, 520.88 and 267.12 is: 368.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.88 : 520.88 = 267.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.88/520.88 = 267.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.88x = 520.88 × 267.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.88x = 139,137.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,137.47/377.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.21

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