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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.28, 520.65 and 220.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.28, 520.65 and 220.01 is: 303.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.28 : 520.65 = 220.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.28/520.65 = 220.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.28x = 520.65 × 220.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.28x = 114,548.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,548.21/377.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.62

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