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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.10, 520.10 and 332.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.10, 520.10 and 332.88 is: 459.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.10 : 520.10 = 332.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.10/520.10 = 332.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.10x = 520.10 × 332.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.10x = 173,129.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,129.22/377.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.11

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