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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.95, 521.22 and 267.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.95, 521.22 and 267.52 is: 368.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.95 : 521.22 = 267.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.95/521.22 = 267.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.95x = 521.22 × 267.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.95x = 139,436.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,436.77/377.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.93

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