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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.48, 520.06 and 314.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.48, 520.06 and 314.96 is: 433.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.48 : 520.06 = 314.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.48/520.06 = 314.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.48x = 520.06 × 314.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.48x = 163,798.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,798.10/377.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.93

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