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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.04, 520.28 and 221.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.04, 520.28 and 221.79 is: 306.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.04 : 520.28 = 221.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.04/520.28 = 221.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.04x = 520.28 × 221.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.04x = 115,391.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,391.79/377.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.05

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