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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.93, 521.24 and 266.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.93, 521.24 and 266.27 is: 367.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.93 : 521.24 = 266.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.93/521.24 = 266.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.93x = 521.24 × 266.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.93x = 138,789.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,789.91/377.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.23

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