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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.46, 520.43 and 352.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.46, 520.43 and 352.35 is: 485.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.46 : 520.43 = 352.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.46/520.43 = 352.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.46x = 520.43 × 352.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.46x = 183,371.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,371.75/377.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.80

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