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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.07, 520.88 and 358.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.07, 520.88 and 358.85 is: 495.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.07 : 520.88 = 358.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.07/520.88 = 358.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.07x = 520.88 × 358.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.07x = 186,916.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,916.08/377.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.71

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