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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.42, 520.16 and 290.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.42, 520.16 and 290.30 is: 400.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.42 : 520.16 = 290.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.42/520.16 = 290.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.42x = 520.16 × 290.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.42x = 151,002.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,002.45/377.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.09

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