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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.02, 520.21 and 317.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.02, 520.21 and 317.89 is: 438.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.02 : 520.21 = 317.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.02/520.21 = 317.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.02x = 520.21 × 317.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.02x = 165,367.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,367.46/377.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.62

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