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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.46, 521.03 and 299.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.46, 521.03 and 299.09 is: 412.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.46 : 521.03 = 299.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.46/521.03 = 299.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.46x = 521.03 × 299.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.46x = 155,836.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,836.91/377.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.86

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