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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.91, 522.18 and 273.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.91, 522.18 and 273.33 is: 377.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.91 : 522.18 = 273.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.91/522.18 = 273.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.91x = 522.18 × 273.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.91x = 142,727.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,727.46/377.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.68

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