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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.07, 520.18 and 289.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.07, 520.18 and 289.59 is: 399.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.07 : 520.18 = 289.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.07/520.18 = 289.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.07x = 520.18 × 289.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.07x = 150,638.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,638.93/377.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.50

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