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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.35, 520.26 and 307.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.35, 520.26 and 307.15 is: 423.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.35 : 520.26 = 307.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.35/520.26 = 307.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.35x = 520.26 × 307.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.35x = 159,797.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,797.86/377.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.47

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