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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.22, 520.92 and 356.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.22, 520.92 and 356.77 is: 492.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.22 : 520.92 = 356.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.22/520.92 = 356.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.22x = 520.92 × 356.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.22x = 185,847.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,847.33/377.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.68

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