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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.39, 520.60 and 235.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.39, 520.60 and 235.48 is: 324.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.39 : 520.60 = 235.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.39/520.60 = 235.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.39x = 520.60 × 235.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.39x = 122,587.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,587.11/377.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.83

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