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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.24, 520.62 and 300.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.24, 520.62 and 300.20 is: 414.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.24 : 520.62 = 300.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.24/520.62 = 300.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.24x = 520.62 × 300.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.24x = 156,290.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,290.12/377.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.30

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