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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.43, 520.97 and 230.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.43, 520.97 and 230.01 is: 317.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.43 : 520.97 = 230.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.43/520.97 = 230.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.43x = 520.97 × 230.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.43x = 119,827.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,827.16/377.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.48

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