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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.16, 520.44 and 217.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.16, 520.44 and 217.64 is: 300.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.16 : 520.44 = 217.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.16/520.44 = 217.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.16x = 520.44 × 217.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.16x = 113,268.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,268.56/377.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.32

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