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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.04, 520.44 and 339.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.04, 520.44 and 339.60 is: 468.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.04 : 520.44 = 339.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.04/520.44 = 339.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.04x = 520.44 × 339.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.04x = 176,741.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,741.42/377.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.76

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