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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.04, 520.35 and 229.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.04, 520.35 and 229.76 is: 317.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.04 : 520.35 = 229.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.04/520.35 = 229.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.04x = 520.35 × 229.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.04x = 119,555.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,555.62/377.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.09

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