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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.48, 521.37 and 318.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.48, 521.37 and 318.67 is: 440.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.48 : 521.37 = 318.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.48/521.37 = 318.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.48x = 521.37 × 318.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.48x = 166,143.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,143.67/377.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.14

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