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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.72, 520.04 and 229.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.72, 520.04 and 229.40 is: 316.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.72 : 520.04 = 229.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.72/520.04 = 229.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.72x = 520.04 × 229.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.72x = 119,297.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,297.18/376.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.67

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