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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.42, 520.18 and 307.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.42, 520.18 and 307.33 is: 423.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.42 : 520.18 = 307.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.42/520.18 = 307.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.42x = 520.18 × 307.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.42x = 159,866.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,866.92/377.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.58

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