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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.28, 520.74 and 220.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.28, 520.74 and 220.03 is: 303.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.28 : 520.74 = 220.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.28/520.74 = 220.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.28x = 520.74 × 220.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.28x = 114,577.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,577.12/377.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.69

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