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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.39, 520.79 and 220.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.39, 520.79 and 220.12 is: 303.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.39 : 520.79 = 220.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.39/520.79 = 220.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.39x = 520.79 × 220.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.39x = 114,636.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,636.29/377.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.76

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