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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.06, 520.10 and 303.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.06, 520.10 and 303.26 is: 418.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.06 : 520.10 = 303.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.06/520.10 = 303.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.06x = 520.10 × 303.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.06x = 157,725.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,725.53/377.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.30

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