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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.34, 521.12 and 303.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.34, 521.12 and 303.86 is: 419.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.34 : 521.12 = 303.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.34/521.12 = 303.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.34x = 521.12 × 303.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.34x = 158,347.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,347.52/377.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.64

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