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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377, 520.26 and 355.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377, 520.26 and 355.40 is: 490.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377 : 520.26 = 355.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377/520.26 = 355.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377x = 520.26 × 355.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377x = 184,900.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,900.40/377
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.45

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