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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.28, 520.20 and 344.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.28, 520.20 and 344.52 is: 475.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.28 : 520.20 = 344.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.28/520.20 = 344.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.28x = 520.20 × 344.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.28x = 179,219.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,219.30/377.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.03

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