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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.41, 521.09 and 235.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.41, 521.09 and 235.84 is: 325.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.41 : 521.09 = 235.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.41/521.09 = 235.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.41x = 521.09 × 235.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.41x = 122,891.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,891.38/377.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.62

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