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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.98, 520.63 and 267.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.98, 520.63 and 267.26 is: 368.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.98 : 520.63 = 267.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.98/520.63 = 267.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.98x = 520.63 × 267.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.98x = 139,140.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,140.30/377.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.12

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