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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.38, 519.98 and 351.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.38, 519.98 and 351.41 is: 484.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.38 : 519.98 = 351.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.38/519.98 = 351.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.38x = 519.98 × 351.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.38x = 182,724.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,724.45/377.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.20

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