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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.24, 520.20 and 277.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.24, 520.20 and 277.20 is: 382.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.24 : 520.20 = 277.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.24/520.20 = 277.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.24x = 520.20 × 277.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.24x = 144,199.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,199.44/377.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.25

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