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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.45, 520.98 and 220.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.45, 520.98 and 220.13 is: 303.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.45 : 520.98 = 220.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.45/520.98 = 220.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.45x = 520.98 × 220.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.45x = 114,680.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,680.72/377.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.83

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