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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.03, 520.66 and 356.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.03, 520.66 and 356.58 is: 492.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.03 : 520.66 = 356.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.03/520.66 = 356.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.03x = 520.66 × 356.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.03x = 185,657.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,657.39/377.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.42

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