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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.43, 520.84 and 220.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.43, 520.84 and 220.05 is: 303.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.43 : 520.84 = 220.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.43/520.84 = 220.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.43x = 520.84 × 220.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.43x = 114,610.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,610.84/377.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.66

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