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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.50, 519.21 and 303.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.50, 519.21 and 303.70 is: 417.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.50 : 519.21 = 303.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.50/519.21 = 303.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.50x = 519.21 × 303.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.50x = 157,684.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,684.08/377.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.71

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