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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.44, 521.36 and 304.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.44, 521.36 and 304.03 is: 419.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.44 : 521.36 = 304.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.44/521.36 = 304.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.44x = 521.36 × 304.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.44x = 158,509.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,509.08/377.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.96

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