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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.37, 521.06 and 304.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.37, 521.06 and 304.03 is: 419.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.37 : 521.06 = 304.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.37/521.06 = 304.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.37x = 521.06 × 304.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.37x = 158,417.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,417.87/377.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.79

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