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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.21, 520.08 and 307.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.21, 520.08 and 307.12 is: 423.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.21 : 520.08 = 307.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.21/520.08 = 307.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.21x = 520.08 × 307.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.21x = 159,725.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,725.67/377.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.45

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