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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.16, 520.91 and 372.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.16, 520.91 and 372.03 is: 513.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.16 : 520.91 = 372.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.16/520.91 = 372.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.16x = 520.91 × 372.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.16x = 193,792.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,792.29/377.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.82

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